How do I set up a pre-order for Spring or Fall?

We specialize in bareroot trees (click here if you don't know what that means)!

Since we ship only bareroot, the vast majority of our plants are only available for spring planting:

Spring: Everything can be planted in this season and by default all of our bareroot plants are only available for spring planting. The sooner you can plant, the better! By planting as soon as you can dig a hole in the ground (often as early as March, even in the snow, depending on location), your new tree breaks dormancy at spring's pace and soaks up all the nurturing spring rains!

Fall (Apples/Pears Only): We offer apples & pears for planting in the fall BY REQUEST ONLY.  This is only recommend for experienced growers in areas that are one 6 or warmer. We also limit Fall shipping to the first 50 order requests, as it's a narrow window in November to dig and ship while the weather is favorable for fall planting. Fall orders are ready to go around mid-November.

 So when should I place a bareroot pre-order?

  • Short Answer --> August to April, erring earlier for best selection.
  • We begin accepting pre-orders online in late summer (Aug/Sept), after taking a detailed inventory of the crop, but before digging in the fall (Oct/Nov). 
  • Orders continue to be placed over winter and into spring, until late May for that same nursery harvest. By late spring, trees should be planted and the bareroot season winds down.
  • During summer, it's time to focus on growing what's in the ground rather than planting. Sip some cider, appreciate your orchard, and look forward to the next seasons offerings!  

How do I place a bareroot pre-order?

Feel free to place a pre-order through our website! The inventory listed online (starting in the Fall) is what we expect to have available for the upcoming sales season (until the following Spring).

You can browse our product pages or search for specific varieties, add them to your cart, and follow the checkout page to complete your order! 

While going through checkout, make sure you select whether you would like to:

  • Pick-up your order by selecting pick-up at our nursery in Wellesley, ON 
  • Or have it shipped to an address of your choice within Canada (excluding B.C. for certain species). 

You are also welcome to call (519-804-6060) or send us an email and we can set up an order for you on our end.  Just let us know what varieties you are interested in and how many of each.

      Some general things to keep in mind:

      • We tend to be conservative with our inventory counts so some items that are unavailable on the website now may be available in November once everything is dug/received and graded. We leave off some items until they mature a bit more, plus some exciting NEW items that we will only add in November, so check back!

      Feel free to call or email us if you have any questions about the pre-order process or are experiencing any difficulties!