Columnar Patio 'Purple Haze' Apple Tree | 4.5L Pot

Name: Columnar Patio 'Purple Haze' Apple Tree | 4.5L Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178825236859_55626631151995
Price: 49.99 GBP
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Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, with striking dark pink to purple spring flowers.
Foliage transitions from dark red to deep green through summer.
Produces unique purple apples with bright red flesh and heart-shaped white centres.
Offers a sweet, crisp, and juicy flavour with a hint of acidity.
Naturally columnar growth makes it ideal for patio pots.
Recognised by the RHS as a Plant for Pollinators, attracting bees.
Apples are ready to harvest between September and October.
Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.

Species: Apple
Features: Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April
Harvest Time: September, October
Flower Colour: Dark pink blossom in spring
Position: Full sun
Ideal Location: Pots
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 50cm
Habit: Grows naturally in a slender column shape
Hardiness: Fully hardy, doesn't need any frost protection
Pest & Disease Resistance: Pest and disease resistance is above average.
Soil Type: Prefers fertile well draining soil, can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage in the winter.
Pruning: Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your apple tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.
Tasting Notes: Sweet, crisp and delicious
Uses: Eating, cooking, juicing

Spacing: Plant 50cm apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For a container grown tree, water every other day for the first few months, then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, water only when required in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently.
Feeding: No feeding required; this tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-95cm inc. pot
Supplied As: Tree in 4.5L Pot
Rootstock: M26 rootstock, which limits the tree's height to a manageable 3m.
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 3m within 10 years.
Time to First Crop: You may see your first apples the first year after planting, but don't expect substantial crops until the 3rd/4th year.

Highlights

Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, with striking dark pink to purple spring flowers.
Foliage transitions from dark red to deep green through summer.
Produces unique purple apples with bright red flesh and heart-shaped white centres.
Offers a sweet, crisp, and juicy flavour with a hint of acidity.
Naturally columnar growth makes it ideal for patio pots.
Recognised by the RHS as a Plant for Pollinators, attracting bees.
Apples are ready to harvest between September and October.
Expertly pruned before shipping to encourage robust, bushy growth.

Variety Specifications

Species: Apple
Features: Self fertile
Flowering Time: March, April
Harvest Time: September, October
Flower Colour: Dark pink blossom in spring
Position: Full sun
Ideal Location: Pots
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 50cm
Habit: Grows naturally in a slender column shape
Hardiness: Fully hardy, doesn't need any frost protection
Pest & Disease Resistance: Pest and disease resistance is above average.
Soil Type: Prefers fertile well draining soil, can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage in the winter.
Pruning: Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your apple tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease.
Tasting Notes: Sweet, crisp and delicious
Uses: Eating, cooking, juicing

Planting & Care

Spacing: Plant 50cm apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For a container grown tree, water every other day for the first few months, then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, water only when required in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently.
Feeding: No feeding required; this tree gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil.

Product Specifications

Height on Arrival: 60-95cm inc. pot
Supplied As: Tree in 4.5L Pot
Rootstock: M26 rootstock, which limits the tree's height to a manageable 3m.
Eventual Height: Grows to a height of approx 3m within 10 years.
Time to First Crop: You may see your first apples the first year after planting, but don't expect substantial crops until the 3rd/4th year.