5ft 'Herefordshire Russet' Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Brilliant Russet apple with a nutty, sweet, and tangy flavor.
- Reminiscent of Cox apple, featuring a russet skin.
- Young trees require pruning and frost protection.
- Harvest in October; store until January.
- M26 Rootstock: Max size 3m x 3m, ideal for gardens.
- Not self-pollinating - needs a pollination partner.
- EcoPots™ reduce plastic use and improve shipping.
- Shipped at 18-36 months old, professionally pruned.
- Species: Apple
- Features: Heritage
- Flowering Time: May
- Harvest Time: October
- Planting Time: January to December
- Position: Full sun
- Eventual Spread: 3m
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Average
- Soil Type: Happy in most soils
- Pruning: Some structural pruning required
- Latin Name: Malus domestica
- Tasting Notes: Nutty, slightly sweet with a sharp edge
- Uses: Eating
- Water thoroughly when planting; water during dry spells.
- Prune each winter to maintain shape and improve yields.
- Ensure good air flow to prevent disease.
- Store bare root trees in a cool, dark spot if not planting immediately.
- Monitor for fire blight or apple scab, though rare.
- Improve drainage for clay soils in winter.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots
- Rootstock: M26 (grows up to 3m)
- Eventual Height: 3m
- Supplied As: Bare Root
- Watering: Water in well when planting
- Feeding: No need to feed
- Time to First Crop: 1 year
Highlights
- Brilliant Russet apple with a nutty, sweet, and tangy flavor.
- Reminiscent of Cox apple, featuring a russet skin.
- Young trees require pruning and frost protection.
- Harvest in October; store until January.
- M26 Rootstock: Max size 3m x 3m, ideal for gardens.
- Not self-pollinating - needs a pollination partner.
- EcoPots™ reduce plastic use and improve shipping.
- Shipped at 18-36 months old, professionally pruned.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Apple
- Features: Heritage
- Flowering Time: May
- Harvest Time: October
- Planting Time: January to December
- Position: Full sun
- Eventual Spread: 3m
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Average
- Soil Type: Happy in most soils
- Pruning: Some structural pruning required
- Latin Name: Malus domestica
- Tasting Notes: Nutty, slightly sweet with a sharp edge
- Uses: Eating
Planting & Care
- Water thoroughly when planting; water during dry spells.
- Prune each winter to maintain shape and improve yields.
- Ensure good air flow to prevent disease.
- Store bare root trees in a cool, dark spot if not planting immediately.
- Monitor for fire blight or apple scab, though rare.
- Improve drainage for clay soils in winter.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots
- Rootstock: M26 (grows up to 3m)
- Eventual Height: 3m
- Supplied As: Bare Root
- Watering: Water in well when planting
- Feeding: No need to feed
- Time to First Crop: 1 year
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