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'Pixie' Apple Tree

As magical as its namesake

Grown by Mike

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot

£45

Choose your size

Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot

£45

£50

60-90cm inc. pot on arrival

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Out of stock

2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot

£45

120-150cm inc. pot on arrival

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Out of stock

2 Year Old Bare Root Tree

£30

£32

120-150cm on arrival

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Out of stock

£45

Currently out of stock

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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 Rootstocks restrict the size of a tree to make it more suited to an average gardenMORE
Not self fertile - Pollination Group 4 Requires pollination by another apple tree within a mile's radius. They need to flower at the same time. Apples in the same pollination group, or one either side, can pollinate each other. In built up areas it is unlikely that there won't be a suitable pollination partner within a mileMORE
Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

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What to expect

Supplied as

9L poly-pot

This tree is supplied in a 9L Poly-Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Poly-Pots use 70% less plastic than traditional pots and can be recycled. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.

Our bare root trees are lifted fresh from the field and packed straight away. You can be sure they will be fresh when they arrive. In winter, you can store for several weeks if kept in a cool, dark spot. Later in spring, when the temperature rises, you will want to plant within a few days of arrival.

Height on arrival

120-150cm inc. pot

Your tree will arrive at a height between 120-150cm

Eventual height

3m

Eventual spread

4m

Spreads approx 3m

Tasting notes

Traditional sharp & juicy flavour

Time to first crop

Habit

Bushy

Hardiness

Fully Hardy

Doesn't require any protection from frost

Self fertile

Requires a pollination partner to produce fruit. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate (within a mile), but in rural areas you should consider planting another apple tree to aid pollination. This needs to be of the same pollination group or one number to either side.

Not self fertile

Requires a pollination partner to produce fruit. In most built up areas, it is unlikely there will not be a suitable tree close enough to pollinate (within a mile), but in rural areas you should consider planting another apple tree to aid pollination. This needs to be of the same pollination group or one number to either side.

Pollination group

Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1,2&19

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Pollination groups relate to the time of the year when a tree flowers. Trees that flower at the same time can pollinate each other, which helps produce fruit if not self fertile, and can still improve yields even if they are. Trees can usually pollinate a group either side of their own; i.e "2" can Pollinate 1,2&19

Uses

Eating, cooking, juicing

Rootstock

M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

Apple tree varieties are usually grown by grafting them to rootstocks. This has benefits for pest resistance, genetics and the efficiency of propagation. Importantly, it also limits the height of a tree to a more manageable, specific height. M26 apple trees tend to only reach 3m tall, perfect for smaller spaces or those afraid of stepladders.

Spacing

3m

Plant 3m apart to allow for spreading

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.

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

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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'Pixie' Apple Tree

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M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)

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