'Kingston Black' Apple Tree
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Kingston Black' Apple Tree
- A small, dark apple known as the best vintage cider apple you can grow. Originating from the West Country, it's now highly prized by heritage and small batch cider makers and sometimes known as Taunton Black
- Bittersharp flavour for excellent cider
- Late season - harvest in October to early November
- RHS Plants for Pollinators winner
- MM106 Rootstock - Max size H4m x W4m
- Not self fertile - Pollination Group 3
- 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 'Kingston Black' apple tree can be grown in a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is on a dwarfing rootstock to control its size.
How big does it get?
The Kingston Black 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 Kingston Black 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 'Kingston Black' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Kingston Black' Apple Tree requires regular watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres weekly to support its high-quality, vintage cider apples.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Kingston Black' 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 'Kingston Black' 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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