Patio Apple Tree
All-time greats, grown for pots
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Patio Apple Tree
- Think you don’t have the room for a fruit tree at home? Think again. With this patio apple tree, you can grow your own delicious fruit even if space is limited!
- ‘Braeburn Hillwell’ is a sport (genetic mutation) of ‘Braeburn’, yielding deep red apples with good firmness that store very well
- ‘Discovery’ is an early season dessert apple with notes of strawberry in its flavour profile and an RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) to its name
- ‘Jonagold’ boasts heavy crops of large, blush-coloured eating apples with a crisp, juicy taste and is another variety to hold the RHS’ AGM
- ‘Sunset’ holds the honour of being our grower’s favourite apple tree – need we say more?
- Our growers ensure your patio tree has a strong, developed root system and thick main stem before being sent to you. It's been grown on a dwarfing rootstock and pruned to a compact size during its time at the nursery. Plant your tree in a small pot to help stunt growth and prune yearly to help keep the desired shape and size
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, a patio apple tree is specially grown on dwarfing rootstock, making it ideal for a pot of around 40 to 50 litres.
How big does it get?
The 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 patio apple tree thrives in full sun and should be placed in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The patio apple tree performs best in a well-drained, loamy soil enriched with organic compost, preferring a slightly acidic pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
How much watering does this plant need?
The patio apple tree requires regular watering of about 10 litres per week, ensuring the compost remains consistently moist, especially during the warmer summer months.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 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?
Apple trees are fully hardy to H6 and can withstand temperatures down to -20°C across the UK, although the roots of patio-grown trees are more exposed and may benefit from pot insulation during severe winters.
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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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