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Apple
Apple

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growingUltimate size on M27 rootstock....

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Minarette Apple
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growingUltimate size on M27 rootstock....

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Apple Double U Cordon
Apple Double U Cordon

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow growing
  • Flowering period: April and May
  • Flower colour: white
  • Other features: deliciously sweet fruit
  • Hardiness: fully hardyPollination Group D....

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Apple Self Fertile
Apple Self Fertile

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growingUltimate size on MM106 rootstock
  • Flowering period: April and May
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Crab Apple  Golden Hornet 1 Tree
Crab Apple Golden Hornet 1 Tree

A small, deciduous, fruit-bearing tree, suitable for small gardens. Grown for flowers in the spring and a plentiful, spectacular display of golden-yellow fruits from early autumn until well into the w....

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Crab Apple  John Downie 1 Tree
Crab Apple John Downie 1 Tree

One of the most popular crab apples for jelly making. Pretty white blossom is produced in April-May followed by large orange and red crab apples in October. Any unpicked fruits will soften after a few....

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Crab Apple  Red Sentinel 1 Tree
Crab Apple Red Sentinel 1 Tree

Red Sentinel is one of the most attractive varieties of Crab Apple, with a profusion of white scented flowers in May, followed by red fruits in time for Christmas. Makes an attractive addition to any ....

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Crab Apple Collection 3 Trees 1 Of Each
Crab Apple Collection 3 Trees 1 Of Each

Collection comprises 1 tree each of John Downie Golden Hornet Red Sentinel Crab Apples make attractive trees with their pink or white blossom, followed by colourful autumn fruits that make delicious p....

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Organic Fruit Tree Apple  Idared 1 Tree
Organic Fruit Tree Apple Idared 1 Tree

Now you can enjoy the old-fashioned goodness of baked apples; Idareds hold their shape perfectly whilst cooking and look beautiful when served. These firm, sweet and crisp, red apples have a pale yell....

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Organic Fruit Tree Apple  Jonagold 1 Tree
Organic Fruit Tree Apple Jonagold 1 Tree

Jonagold produces such large eating apples, that each one makes quite a substantial snack! If you struggle to eat your 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, eating just one of these apples will help you ....

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Apple Trees

Apple trees have been grown in gardens and orchards throughout Britain for many years and along with many old favourites, there are some exciting new trees on offer.  Nowadays, no matter how small your garden is you are almost certainly able to grow apples.  Some apples are perfect in containers, trained against boundary lines or as small trees within the garden.  Apples are a must have in the garden.

How to grow

Apples are easy to grow plants that are rewarding when afforded the right care.  The trees you are buying have had a great start in life and are now ready to be placed in your garden where you can enjoy their wonderful fruits.  When you receive your plants ensure that they are watered and if you are unable to plant immediately you should ensure that they are kept in an appropriate space, preferably cool and out of direct sunlight.

Position

Apples enjoy a position in sun and when planting young trees it is always advised that you allow some protection from hard winds, this will help to get your trees off to the best start possible.  Planting trees against a wall or in an area that has a degree of protection from the wind (e.g. near a hedge or structure) can help in the early stages of growth. 

Soil

Apples can be grown on a wide range of soils.  I deally soil should be fertile, well drained and moisture retentive as this will help support good growth and fruiting.  When planting your new tree add plenty of organic matter to the surrounding soil, well-roted garden compost or multi-purpose compost will suffice.  A mulch of well rotted manure around plants will add nutrients, suppress weeds and reduce water loss.

Care

Regular watering is essential, especially when fruits are forming.  Installing an irrigation system will make this task simpler and reduce demands on your time.  It is important to fertilise apple trees lightly as too fertile a soil will result in a lot of leafy growth at the expense of fruit growth.  It is best to fertilise later in the season after fruiting with a general feriliser.  Maintain a watch for pests and diseases and act accordingly.  A full list of pest control measures and other remedies are available.

Harvesting

Harvest fruit when plump by holding the apple in your hand and twisting the fruit from the tree.  If ripe the fruit will break from the tree with no need for force.  If you intend to store your apples for a period of time ensure fruits are not damp as this may cause molds to develop.  An apple rack is an ideal way of storing apples.

Top Tip

When apples begin to form on the tree early in the season thin them out by removing some small apples.  This will ensure that you grow good sized eating apples that are full of flavour.
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