Sunset Apple Tree
The Highlights
- After a guided tour by our apple tree grower, this came out as the favourite
- Amazing taste, comparable with Cox (one of its parents)
- A lot easier to grow than Cox, with none of the pest/ disease problems
- You can expect much better crops. Thin the fruits in June to encourage larger apples, if you are finding them too small
- Harvest in Mid Sept - doesn't keep very well so enjoy while they last!
- RHS Award Winner
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- Self fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- 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
- After a guided tour by our apple tree grower, this came out as the favourite
- Amazing taste, comparable with Cox (one of its parents)
- A lot easier to grow than Cox, with none of the pest/ disease problems
- You can expect much better crops. Thin the fruits in June to encourage larger apples, if you are finding them too small
- Harvest in Mid Sept - doesn't keep very well so enjoy while they last!
- RHS Award Winner
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- Self fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- 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.
No need to feed
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower