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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
The Apple is part of our cultural heritage, with thousands of known varieties suitable for cooking delicious pies or eating straight from the tree. Apple trees can be harvested from August until October and can be stored for many months after depending on the variety. Some varieties of fruit can last right up until Christmas!
Most fruit varieties of Apple trees have known parents that have been selected by the breeder. The first name is always the female or the flower from whence the apple will be produced and the second name is always the male or pollen donor.
We grow a selection of Apple trees for sale with a range of varieties that are available on the very dwarf to very vigorous rootstocks, so we have an apple tree suitable for every UK garden. Most varieties can also be grown in containers.
Pruning can take place any time of the year. Structural pruning should be done in the winter and light pruning and shaping in the summer to encourage more flowers and fruit for the following year.
Apple trees also produce a mass of beautiful pink and white blossoms, and some varieties produce a wonderful crop of mistletoe. Listed here is a small selection, but combines a geographical spread of some of the most interesting old favourites and the very latest introductions.
Apple
A distinctive late eating apple with attractive lenticel spots, red-brown skin and a rich, aromatic, nutty flavour.
Orange with red flush. Large fruit cream white-flesh and a sweet light flavour. Good keeper, ideal for stewing.
A spectacular, star shaped apple with 5 angular sides. Yellow with orange flush.
Large yellow-green fruits cook to a delicious yellow puree. A firm baker with very attractive flower.
Pale green aromatic fruit with strong, sweet-sharp, intense, acid drop flavour and firm white flesh.
A recently introduced and much improved Ballerina apple, more compact, crisp eating. Sweet and sharp flavours.
The 'sainted' apple found on Bardsey Island. Pink over cream skin with lemon scent and refreshing flavour.
Bright red flush on yellow. Flesh, often stained pink under the skin, sweet and juicy. Eat in haste to be at its best.
Aromatic flavour, crunchy, crisp and juicy. Can be picked and eaten from mid September over a few weeks.
Yellow-gold with orange flush and red stripes. Nutty taste, sweet and crumbly texture. An old favourite!
An old variety from Carse of Gowrie. Classified as an eater, but likely to do better as a cooker.
Soft juicy fruit, light and sweet when cooked. Slices retain their shape. A good disease resistant variety.