Scrumptious® Apple Tree
The Highlights
- Scrumptious - it does what it says on the tin! Sweet (but not sugary) with a complex mix of aromatic background flavours, the creamy white, crunchy flesh and thinner than average skin make this a highly sought after apple
- One of the best modern apples bred by Hugh Ermen in the 1980s, Scrumptious has held the RHS Award of Garden Merit ever since
- Ideal for beginners, with reliable cropping and excellent pest and disease resistance. Grows happily in open ground or in a pot
- Our growers recommend Scrumptious for even colder areas of the UK, as the blossom has good frost resistance
- The tree itself has a slightly arching form and scented white blossom, making it an attractive feature all year round
- Scrumptious produces apples slightly earlier in the season (late August - September) that can stay on the tree in perfect condition for two weeks, so you don't have to pick them all at once!
- The sunnier the planting position, the redder the apples will be
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m.
- Self fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- Scrumptious - it does what it says on the tin! Sweet (but not sugary) with a complex mix of aromatic background flavours, the creamy white, crunchy flesh and thinner than average skin make this a highly sought after apple
- One of the best modern apples bred by Hugh Ermen in the 1980s, Scrumptious has held the RHS Award of Garden Merit ever since
- Ideal for beginners, with reliable cropping and excellent pest and disease resistance. Grows happily in open ground or in a pot
- Our growers recommend Scrumptious for even colder areas of the UK, as the blossom has good frost resistance
- The tree itself has a slightly arching form and scented white blossom, making it an attractive feature all year round
- Scrumptious produces apples slightly earlier in the season (late August - September) that can stay on the tree in perfect condition for two weeks, so you don't have to pick them all at once!
- The sunnier the planting position, the redder the apples will be
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m.
- Self fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
Water in well when planting - read on for ongoing care
Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year it should have an established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.
No need to feed
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower