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5ft 'Queen Cox' Dwarfing Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Queen Cox' Dwarfing Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft 'Queen Cox' Dwarfing Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Queen Cox' Dwarfing Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178767597947_55626525507963
Price: 49.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Meet the Queen Cox, an enhanced Cox's Orange Pippin with a deeper orange-red hue, increased crispness, and a larger size.
Retains the beloved firm, juicy texture and aromatic taste that improves with time.
Highly versatile: enjoy fresh, cooked, juiced, or even as a delightful cider.
A dependable producer with yields that grow annually.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark for its nectar-rich blossoms.
Self-pollinating, yielding well without needing a partner tree.
Compact enough for the smallest of gardens, with different rootstocks to control size.
Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.

Species: Apple
Features: Easy to grow, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Flowering: March, April, May
Harvesting: September, October, November
Planting: January, February, March, April, November, December
Flower Colour: Green, Red
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: 4m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Pest & Disease: Average resistance
Soil: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning: Some structural pruning required
Tasting Notes: Crisp, aromatic & juicy
Uses: Eating, cooking, juice, cider
Pollination: Self fertile

Planting: Plant bare root trees from November to April. Space trees 3m apart to allow for their eventual spread. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh; in winter, they can be stored for several weeks in a cool, dark spot before planting. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil but can tolerate clay. If you have heavy soil, improve drainage by mixing fine horticultural grit into the planting hole.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. Bare root trees only need watering during dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently to encourage deep root growth.
Feeding: No feeding is required; apple trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Prune each winter to maintain a productive shape. This improves air circulation, which helps prevent disease, and can increase your yield.
Cropping & Harvesting: You may see your first apples in the year after planting, but expect substantial crops from the 3rd or 4th year. Harvest from September to November.
Pollination: This variety is self-fertile and doesn't require a pollinating partner. However, crops may be improved if another apple tree from a similar pollination group is nearby.
Pest & Disease: This tree has good resistance to most problems. Ensure good air flow through pruning to prevent bacterial disease. Keep an eye out for rare issues like fire blight or apple scab.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
Rootstock: M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)
Eventual Height: 3m
Supplied As: Bare root
Spacing: 3m
Time to First Crop: 1 year

Highlights

Meet the Queen Cox, an enhanced Cox's Orange Pippin with a deeper orange-red hue, increased crispness, and a larger size.
Retains the beloved firm, juicy texture and aromatic taste that improves with time.
Highly versatile: enjoy fresh, cooked, juiced, or even as a delightful cider.
A dependable producer with yields that grow annually.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark for its nectar-rich blossoms.
Self-pollinating, yielding well without needing a partner tree.
Compact enough for the smallest of gardens, with different rootstocks to control size.
Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.

Variety Specifications

Species: Apple
Features: Easy to grow, Heavy cropper, Self fertile
Flowering: March, April, May
Harvesting: September, October, November
Planting: January, February, March, April, November, December
Flower Colour: Green, Red
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Eventual Spread: 4m
Habit: Bushy
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Pest & Disease: Average resistance
Soil: Any fertile, well-drained soil
Pruning: Some structural pruning required
Tasting Notes: Crisp, aromatic & juicy
Uses: Eating, cooking, juice, cider
Pollination: Self fertile

Planting & Care

Planting: Plant bare root trees from November to April. Space trees 3m apart to allow for their eventual spread. Our bare root trees are lifted fresh; in winter, they can be stored for several weeks in a cool, dark spot before planting. In spring, plant within a few days of arrival.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil but can tolerate clay. If you have heavy soil, improve drainage by mixing fine horticultural grit into the planting hole.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. Bare root trees only need watering during dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently to encourage deep root growth.
Feeding: No feeding is required; apple trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil.
Pruning: Prune each winter to maintain a productive shape. This improves air circulation, which helps prevent disease, and can increase your yield.
Cropping & Harvesting: You may see your first apples in the year after planting, but expect substantial crops from the 3rd or 4th year. Harvest from September to November.
Pollination: This variety is self-fertile and doesn't require a pollinating partner. However, crops may be improved if another apple tree from a similar pollination group is nearby.
Pest & Disease: This tree has good resistance to most problems. Ensure good air flow through pruning to prevent bacterial disease. Keep an eye out for rare issues like fire blight or apple scab.