'Pixie' Apple Tree
As magical as its namesake
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Pixie' Apple Tree
- An easy to grow orange-red cox style apple with a traditional juicy flavour
- Eat fresh, juice or cook these versatile apples
- Late season - harvest in October. Excellent keepers, store for three months +
- Heavy and reliable cropper with fantastic disease resistance
- RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators winner
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- Not self fertile - Pollination Group 4
- 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 'Pixie' apple tree is naturally compact and ideal for a pot of at least 45 to 50 centimetres, especially when on a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Pixie 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 Pixie 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 'Pixie' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Pixie' Apple Tree needs around 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to produce its small, intensely flavoured fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Pixie' 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 'Pixie' 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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