Family Apple Tree
Three varieties in one tree!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Family Apple Tree
- Want an orchard but don't have the room? Grow a family apple tree! An ingenious way to save on space, three separate apple varieties are grafted onto a single dwarfing rootstock, essentially giving you three trees in one
- Your family apple tree will consist of three varieties chosen from the selection below:
- 'Bountiful' produces fantastic cooking apples (which also eat well) that you can use to make everything from tangy sauces and chutneys to steaming-hot pies and strudels
- 'Braeburn Hillwell' is a red sport of the classic variety, 'Braeburn', boasting apples that store very well (up to March) and, just as importantly, taste amazing!
- ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’ has both heritage (dating back to the early 19th century) and exquisite flavour! One of the most commonly-grown dessert varieties throughout the UK, Cox’s OP apples dazzle the palate with their sophisticated hints of citrus and melon
- ‘Discovery’ is an early-season variety – sometimes cropping as soon as late August – that produces fantastic multi-purpose apples with a subtle acidity that adds real complexity to the overall flavour profile
- ‘Egremont Russet’ yields mottled (russeted) gold-green apples from September which offer an unusual nutty flavour, perfect for pairing with cheese, chutney and Waldorf-style salads
- ‘Falstaff’ is an exceptional modern variety, producing dual-purpose, red-green apples that are just as good eaten fresh as they are used in desserts, preserves and juices – plus, when properly stored, they can be kept right the way through to March
- ‘Fiesta’ holds the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit and yields red-blushed apples with excellent sweetness and a crisp texture – they’re ideal for serving sliced with peanut butter or used in fruit salads
- ‘Fortune’, also known as ‘Laxton’s Fortune’, is an award-winning dessert variety that produces apples with a complex and aromatic flavour profile, as well as good levels of sweetness
- ‘Greensleeves’ boasts large, light green apples which have a delicate, honeyed sweetness that’s best enjoyed directly after picking – it’s an apple we’re sure that Henry VIII, himself, would enjoy!
- ‘James Grieve’ was first grown in Scotland during the Victorian era and continues to be just as popular today – its apples start out pleasantly tart (making it ideal for stewing) before becoming both mellower and sweeter with time
- ‘Laxton’s Superb’ is named after the famous horticultural brothers of the 19th and 20th centuries, and let us tell you – it’s appropriately named! The sweetness of the apples is, indeed, superb, with aromatic, floral notes also coming to the fore
- 'Lord Lambourne' is an RHS award-winning variety with real heritage, having been grown for well over a century. Its blush-coloured dessert apples have a creamy texture and excellent flavour
- ‘Red Ellison’ produces good, ol’ sweet and juicy red apples, as good to look at as they are to eat! What’s more, this variety has the added benefit of being resistant to problems like apple scab
- ‘Sunset’ crops heavily from September to October, yielding apples with a flavour not dissimilar to ‘Cox’s OP’ – which is to say, a mighty fine flavour! All apple trees are a hit with bees, but this variety is one our buzzing friends seem to be particularly fond of
- Your varieties will be chosen to give you a successive crop of apples, prolonging your harvest season from the start of autumn right through, in many cases, until November!
- RHS Plants for Pollinators: apple trees are known for attracting pollinators, so get ready to welcome more bees and beneficial insects to your garden
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While possible, growing a family apple tree in a pot is challenging due to the vigour of multiple grafted varieties; if you try, use a very large container of at least 60 litres and maintain a strict feeding regime.
How big does it get?
The family apple tree typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 metres, with a spread of 3 to 4 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The family apple tree needs a sunny spot with full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to support the growth of its multiple varieties.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The family apple tree requires a deep, fertile, and well-drained loamy soil to support the vigorous growth of its multiple grafted varieties.
How much watering does this plant need?
The family apple tree needs a generous watering regime of 15 to 20 litres per week, as it supports multiple grafted varieties that demand consistent moisture for healthy growth.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the family apple tree requires pruning in winter while dormant. Ensure you prune carefully to maintain an even balance between the different varieties.
How hardy is this plant?
Family apple trees are fully hardy to H6, tolerating winter temperatures down to -20°C throughout the UK, making them a robust and reliable choice for most gardens.
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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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