'Purple Haze' Columnar Patio Apple Tree
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot
60-95cm inc. pot on arrival
M26 rootstock (grows up to 3m)
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'Purple Haze' Columnar Patio Apple Tree
- 'Scuse me while I kiss the sky! Not the subject of the Jimi Hendrix song (as far as we know), but every bit as cool. Purple Haze produces distinctive dark pink to purple blossom in the spring and has dark red foliage that matures to dark green by late summer. The apples are purple with bright red flesh and heart shaped white centres - sweet, crisp and delicious but also kind of a work of art
- Perfectly sized for patio pots and naturally columnar in its habit
- Harvest your apples between September and October
- Awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status - even the bees love it
- Sweet and juicy taste with some acidity
- Perfect for eating fresh from the tree
- Whatever it is put a spell on me
- 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 'Purple Haze' columnar apple tree is perfectly designed for pot growing, thriving in a container of around 40 to 50 litres due to its compact, upright habit.
How big does it get?
The 'Purple Haze' columnar apple tree typically reaches a height of 2 to 2.5 metres, with a very narrow spread of about 0.6 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Purple Haze' apple tree thrives in full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best fruit colour and yield.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Purple Haze' apple tree prefers a well-drained, loamy soil enriched with organic compost, ideally with a slightly acidic pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Purple Haze' columnar apple tree needs regular watering of about 10 litres per week, keeping the soil evenly moist to support its compact growth.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the purple haze' columnar 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?
The 'Purple Haze' apple is fully hardy to H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C, though patio-grown specimens may require some pot insulation during severe winter freezes.
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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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