'Blenheim Orange' Apple Tree
The RHS love it - so do we!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Blenheim Orange' Apple Tree
- RHS Award winner.
- First planted in Woodstock, near Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, 1740.
- Cooks down to a perfect puree with real body. For best results, cook from early October onwards.
- For eating fresh, allow to ripen for a month or so longer to develop a sweeter flavour.
- Late Harvest, Oct/Nov - Keeps for up to 2 months.
- Max size H3m x W3m
- Not self fertile - Pollination Group 3
- Biennial - fruit requires thinning every other year
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Blenheim Orange' apple tree can be grown in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock to control its vigorous growth.
How big does it get?
The Blenheim Orange Apple Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Blenheim Orange Apple in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Blenheim Orange' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Blenheim Orange' Apple Tree needs consistent watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres per week to produce its classic, crumbly-textured fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Blenheim Orange' Apple Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant winter months when temperatures are above 0 degrees Celsius, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain an open canopy.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Blenheim Orange' apple tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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