5ft 'Pitmaston Pineapple' Apple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- English heirloom apple from the 1780s with a pineapple-like taste.
- Small yellow apples, similar to crabapples, with a powerful flavor.
- Enjoy fresh or use for juice.
- Harvest in October; store for 2-3 weeks.
- Strong resistance to scab; consistent producer.
- Awarded by RHS for pollinator benefits.
- M26 Rootstock: Height 3m x Width 3m, ideal for average gardens.
- Not self-pollinating - Pollination Group 4.
- Expertly pruned before shipping for robust 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
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Eventual Spread: 2.5m
- Habit: Bushy
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Good pest and disease resistance
- Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
- Pruning: Some structural pruning required
- Tasting Notes: Sweet & fruity pineapple flavour
- Self Fertile: Not self fertile
- Uses: Eating, juicing
- Plant 3m apart to allow for spreading.
- Water thoroughly when planting; water during dry spells.
- No need to feed; nutrients are obtained from the soil.
- Prune each winter to maintain productive shape.
- Expect first apples in the first year, substantial crops by 3rd/4th year.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
- Rootstock: M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)
- Eventual Height: 3m
- Supplied As: Bare root
- Spacing: 3m
- Watering: Water in well
- Feeding: No feeding required
- Time to First Crop: 1 year
Highlights
- English heirloom apple from the 1780s with a pineapple-like taste.
- Small yellow apples, similar to crabapples, with a powerful flavor.
- Enjoy fresh or use for juice.
- Harvest in October; store for 2-3 weeks.
- Strong resistance to scab; consistent producer.
- Awarded by RHS for pollinator benefits.
- M26 Rootstock: Height 3m x Width 3m, ideal for average gardens.
- Not self-pollinating - Pollination Group 4.
- Expertly pruned before shipping for robust 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
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Eventual Spread: 2.5m
- Habit: Bushy
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Good pest and disease resistance
- Soil Type: Any fertile, well-drained soil
- Pruning: Some structural pruning required
- Tasting Notes: Sweet & fruity pineapple flavour
- Self Fertile: Not self fertile
- Uses: Eating, juicing
Planting & Care
- Plant 3m apart to allow for spreading.
- Water thoroughly when planting; water during dry spells.
- No need to feed; nutrients are obtained from the soil.
- Prune each winter to maintain productive shape.
- Expect first apples in the first year, substantial crops by 3rd/4th year.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm
- Rootstock: M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)
- Eventual Height: 3m
- Supplied As: Bare root
- Spacing: 3m
- Watering: Water in well
- Feeding: No feeding required
- Time to First Crop: 1 year
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