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'Dabinett' Cider Apple Tree

Classic English cider apple

Grown by Mike

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

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'Dabinett' Cider Apple Tree

  • A classic English cider apple!
  • One of the most reliable and easy cider varieties to grow.
  • Late-season harvest.
  • Produces a bittersweet juice.
  • Can be used to make a single varietal, full-bodied, medium-dry cider.
  • RHS Plants for Pollinators certified.
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE
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What to expect

Supplied as

120-150cm Bare Root Tree | MM106 Semi-Dwarfing Rootstock
Our trees are supplied as “bare roots” meaning that the roots of the trees are established below the ground but not actively growing (dormant) between November and March. As bare roots are stored without any soil or pot, they would easily settle themselves when in contact with soil in your garden. Don't panic if your tree is not showing any sign of growth above the ground comes April, as its still in the dormant phase.

Height on arrival

120-150cm inc. pot

Eventual height

4m

Eventual spread

3-4m
Reaches a spread of 3-4m

Tasting notes

Full-bodied & medium dry
Not suitable for eating

Time to first crop

Hardiness

Fully hardy
Doesn't require any protection from frost

Self fertile

Self fertile

Pollination group

2

Uses

Cider, juicing

Rootstock

MM106 rootstock (grows up to 4m)

Spacing

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

You can grow the 'Dabinett' cider apple tree in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock to manage its growth.

How big does it get?

The Dabinett Cider 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 Dabinett Cider 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 'Dabinett' cider apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

How much watering does this plant need?

The 'Dabinett' Cider Apple Tree needs consistent watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres per week to produce its high-quality, bittersweet apples.

Will this plant need pruning?

Yes, the 'Dabinett' Cider 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 'Dabinett' 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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