'Sunset' Apple Tree
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Sunset' Apple Tree
- After a guided tour by our apple tree grower, this variety came out as the favourite!
- Amazing taste, comparable with 'Cox' (one of its parents).
- A lot easier to grow than 'Cox', with none of the pest/disease problems.
- You can expect much better crops. Thin the fruits in June to encourage larger apples if you're finding them too small.
- Harvest in mid-September; these apples don't keep particularly well so enjoy them while they last!
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
- M26 Rootstock - Max size H3m x W3m
- Partially self-fertile (will produce crops without a pollinating partner).
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- 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 'Sunset' apple tree is an excellent choice for a pot of 50 to 60 centimetres, provided it is grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock.
How big does it get?
The Sunset 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 Sunset 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 'Sunset' apple tree prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Sunset' Apple Tree requires approximately 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to maintain its reliable, Cox-like apples.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Sunset' 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 'Sunset' 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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