'Galloway Pippin' Apple Tree
A classic from south Scotland
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Galloway Pippin' Apple Tree
- Hailing from south-west Scotland, near the national book town of Wigtown, 'Galloway Pippin' is a delightful apple variety which produces superb dual-purpose apples with a crisp bite, from late September.
- First grown during Victorian times, 'Galloway Pippin' apples hold their shape beautifully when cooked, while also cooking down and stewing nicely enough. The longer in the season you leave your apples on the tree, the more pleasant they'll taste when eaten fresh.
- Like all apple trees, this variety provides a great way to encourage more pollinating insects like bees and butterflies to fllock your garden.
- Growing to just four metres in height, due to the semi-dwarfing rootstock onto which the cultivar is grafted, this 'Galloway Pippin' tree is an ideal pick for more space-limited gardens.
- Originating from where it did, this cultivar is brilliantly-suited to growing in wet, cold locations (which is a good job, really, given how much rubbish weather we get).
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Galloway Pippin' apple tree is suitable for container growing in a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Galloway Pippin 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 Galloway Pippin 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 'Galloway Pippin' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Galloway Pippin' Apple Tree requires around 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to support its large fruit production.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Galloway Pippin' 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 'Galloway Pippin' 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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