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Product Description
The quintessential English Russet apple, this delectable variety produces showy blossoms in spring that give way to an abundant fruit crop in October-November. The apples are a golden yellow colour and have a nutty flavour with a perfect balance of sweet and sharpness. The apples are good for keeping and great for eating fresh or can be used in cooking. They will require regular pruning and a little frost protection but are otherwise easy to maintain, very hardy and can cope with a cooler northern climate. They will also attract butterflies and birds into the garden and reach a height of 3 metres but for those with less garden space, plant in a container where it can stunt the trees growth. We supply hardy two-year-old trees grafted onto dwarf root stock. Order any two or more large fruit trees for only £13.99 each saving £3 per tree.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 300 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 200 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 300 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Make sure the roots are planted in well prepared soil, with enough room to develop. |
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| Soil Type | Moderately fertile, well drained soil and non acid soil |
Growing at a glance…
Young trees must be watered thoroughly and sprinkle with fertilizer each spring. You can also mulch in April with rotted manure or compost around the base of the trunk. They should be planted in well sheltered locations. They will blossom and flower in Spring and fruit is normally ready to be picked throughout Autumn.Apple trees are suitable for planting in most types of moderately fertile, well drained soil, although they do not like acid soil. If possible prepare the ground some time in advance of planting. Open out holes and plant with enough space toaccomodate the roots without cramping them. Plant in a sunny location as they do not prosper too well in the shade. Make sure that you plant with a stake, as this will be needed for at least five years to help support the tree. Begin weed controlprior to planting and keep a clean ring around the plant (with a radius of approx 24 inches).