'Ecolette' Patio Apple Tree
Big flavours from a small tree
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot
60-95cm inc. pot on arrival
M26 dwarfing rootstock
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'Ecolette' Patio Apple Tree
- A superbly flavoured apple with a balance of sweetness and acidity, similar to Elstar
- Specially bred for small spaces - perfect for patio pots
- Very high disease resistance
- Great productivity in a small space
- Apples have a strong red blush on a yellow background, with white flesh
- High yields with brilliant storage capability
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Ecolette' patio apple tree is well-suited for container growing, thriving in a pot of around 40 to 50 litres.
How big does it get?
The 'Ecolette' patio apple tree typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2 metres, with a spread of around 1 to 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Ecolette' apple tree thrives in full sunlight, needing 6 to 8 hours of direct sun each day to ensure healthy fruit development.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Ecolette' apple tree prefers a well-drained, loamy soil enriched with organic matter, ideally with a slightly acidic pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Ecolette' patio apple tree requires steady watering of approximately 10 to 15 litres weekly, keeping the soil evenly moist throughout the summer.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the ecolette' patio apple tree requires pruning in winter while dormant. Light pruning is usually sufficient to maintain a compact size suitable for a pot.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Ecolette' apple is fully hardy to H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C, making it a robust and reliable choice for patio growing throughout the UK.
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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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