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

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

Since we ship only bareroot, this means you have TWO main times to get your pick of trees from our website:

1. In the Fall (Apples/Pears Only)  --> we only offer apples & pears for planting at this time (they are hardier) as some of the other species we grow are a little tender to Fall plant for some locations across Canada. 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.

2. In the Spring --> Everything can be planted in this season, and the sooner 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 to springs pace, and soaks up all the nurturing spring rains!

 So when should I place a bareroot pre-order?

  • Short Answer --> September to April, erring earlier for best selection.
  • We begin accept 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:

  1. Pick-up your order by selecting pick-up at our nursery in Wellesley, ON
  2. 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 will be grading our plants after they are dug so all trees will be sold as 1m+ Whips and all berries and seedlings as 1 Year Bareroot plants. If you would prefer a different grade, let us know and we will make note of that on your order. Once we know the grades of our plants, we will adjust your order accordingly.

      • 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. 

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