5ft 'Kingston Black' Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Kingston Black' Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
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Price: 39.99 GBP
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A small, dark apple from the West Country, renowned as the top choice for vintage cider production.
Sometimes called Taunton Black, it's highly valued by heritage and small-scale cider producers.
Offers a classic bittersharp taste, ideal for crafting excellent cider.
Harvest in the late season, from October to early November.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark.
Grown on an MM106 rootstock, reaching a maximum size of 4m x 4m, perfect for average gardens.
Requires a pollination partner from Group 2, 3, or 4.
Professionally pruned before dispatch to encourage strong, bushy growth.

Species: Apple
Features: Heritage
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: September, October, November
Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Flower Colour: Green, Orange
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual Spread: 4m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Pest & Disease Resistance: Average
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning: Some structural pruning required
Tasting Notes: Bittersharp
Self Fertile: Not self fertile
Pollination: Pollination Group 3. Requires a pollination partner to produce fruit. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own (e.g. Group 3 can pollinate 2, 3, and 4).
Uses: Cider making

Planting: Plant 4m apart. Prefers fertile, well-draining soil but can tolerate clay if drainage is improved by mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh; in winter, store for several weeks in a cool, dark spot. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water during dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often, to encourage the roots to grow deeper into the ground.
Feeding: No feeding is required as apple trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Prune each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease. Pruning to increase airflow helps prevent bacterial disease. Keep an eye out for fire blight or apple scab.
Cropping: You may see your first apples in the first year, but expect substantial crops in the 3rd or 4th year. Consider thinning fruit in the first few years to help the tree establish.
Pollination: Requires a pollination partner. In most built-up areas, a suitable tree is likely to be within a mile. In rural areas, consider planting another apple tree from pollination group 2, 3, or 4 to aid pollination.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Rootstock: MM106 rootstock (grows up to 4m)
Eventual Height: 4m
Supplied As: Bare root
Spacing: 4m
Time to First Crop: 1 year

Highlights

A small, dark apple from the West Country, renowned as the top choice for vintage cider production.
Sometimes called Taunton Black, it's highly valued by heritage and small-scale cider producers.
Offers a classic bittersharp taste, ideal for crafting excellent cider.
Harvest in the late season, from October to early November.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark.
Grown on an MM106 rootstock, reaching a maximum size of 4m x 4m, perfect for average gardens.
Requires a pollination partner from Group 2, 3, or 4.
Professionally pruned before dispatch to encourage strong, bushy growth.

Variety Specifications

Species: Apple
Features: Heritage
Flowering Time: March, April, May
Harvest Time: September, October, November
Planting Time: January, February, March, April, November, December
Flower Colour: Green, Orange
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Sun: Full sun, Partial shade
Eventual Spread: 4m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Pest & Disease Resistance: Average
Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning: Some structural pruning required
Tasting Notes: Bittersharp
Self Fertile: Not self fertile
Pollination: Pollination Group 3. Requires a pollination partner to produce fruit. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own (e.g. Group 3 can pollinate 2, 3, and 4).
Uses: Cider making

Planting & Care

Planting: Plant 4m apart. Prefers fertile, well-draining soil but can tolerate clay if drainage is improved by mixing in fine horticultural grit or perlite. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh; in winter, store for several weeks in a cool, dark spot. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, only water during dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often, to encourage the roots to grow deeper into the ground.
Feeding: No feeding is required as apple trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Prune each winter to maintain a productive shape, improve yields, and prevent disease. Pruning to increase airflow helps prevent bacterial disease. Keep an eye out for fire blight or apple scab.
Cropping: You may see your first apples in the first year, but expect substantial crops in the 3rd or 4th year. Consider thinning fruit in the first few years to help the tree establish.
Pollination: Requires a pollination partner. In most built-up areas, a suitable tree is likely to be within a mile. In rural areas, consider planting another apple tree from pollination group 2, 3, or 4 to aid pollination.

Product Specifications