James Grieve Apple Tree | Dwarf Rootstock
The Highlights
- A great tasting dual purpose apple that's easy to grow
- James Grieve apples are green with red streaks and juicy, cream coloured flesh
- In early September the apples have a perfect sharpness for cooking and hold their shape well. Leave them on the tree and they'll sweeten later in the month - perfect for eating fresh!
- The pink blossom is very resistant to frost, meaning that you won't lose your crop to a late cold snap
- Extremely reliable and a heavy cropper, earning the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- A compact tree that's ideal for small to medium gardens and even containers
- Partially self-fertile - Pollination Group 3.
- Cordon trained - Max size H2m x W1m (Perfect for growing in a pot, on a patio or in a smaller garden)
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- MM106 Rootstock - Max size H4m x W4m.
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- A great tasting dual purpose apple that's easy to grow
- James Grieve apples are green with red streaks and juicy, cream coloured flesh
- In early September the apples have a perfect sharpness for cooking and hold their shape well. Leave them on the tree and they'll sweeten later in the month - perfect for eating fresh!
- The pink blossom is very resistant to frost, meaning that you won't lose your crop to a late cold snap
- Extremely reliable and a heavy cropper, earning the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- A compact tree that's ideal for small to medium gardens and even containers
- Partially self-fertile - Pollination Group 3.
- Cordon trained - Max size H2m x W1m (Perfect for growing in a pot, on a patio or in a smaller garden)
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- MM106 Rootstock - Max size H4m x W4m.
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Water in well when planting - read on for ongoing care
Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year it should have a established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
Full Sun
Will also tolerate partial shade, plant in a sheltered west or south-facing position
Clay, Loam, Sand
This tree will grow in most well drained soils with a neutral pH.
Prune regularly
Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your apple tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and prevent disease. Read about pruning in more detail in our knowledge articles.
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower