'James Grieve' Apple Tree
Disease-resistant and delicious
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'James Grieve' Apple Tree
- A great tasting dual purpose apple that's easy to grow
- James Grieve apples are green with red streaks and juicy, cream coloured flesh
- In early September the apples have a perfect sharpness for cooking and hold their shape well. Leave them on the tree and they'll sweeten later in the month - perfect for eating fresh!
- The pink blossom is very resistant to frost, meaning that you won't lose your crop to a late cold snap
- Extremely reliable and a heavy cropper, earning the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- A compact tree that's ideal for small to medium gardens and even containers
- Partially self-fertile - Pollination Group 3.
- Cordon trained - Max size H2m x W1m (Perfect for growing in a pot, on a patio or in a smaller garden)
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- MM106 Rootstock - Max size H4m x W4m.
- 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 'James Grieve' apple tree is highly suitable for a pot of at least 50 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The James Grieve 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 James Grieve 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 'James Grieve' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'James Grieve' Apple Tree requires approximately 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain its juicy, dual-purpose apples.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'James Grieve' 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 'James Grieve' 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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