Name: 5ft 'Rosette' Dessert Apple Tree | M26 Dwarfing Rootstock | 12L Pot | By Frank P Matthews™
SKU: TR041712L
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5ft ‘Rosette’ Dessert Apple Tree | M26 Dwarfing Rootstock | 12L Pot | By Frank P Matthews™

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A very highly sought after variety, this early dessert apple has a most attractive pink speckled ‘rosette’ pattern that penetrates deep into the flesh. It also has a lovely sweet flavour that is far superior to any other red-fleshed apple. It develops a rich red skin colour and has a crisp, juicy texture and lovely fresh flavour reminiscent of raspberries. Very easy to grow with a compact habit, ideal for the smallest of gardens. Flowers and crops heavily from an early age.

Variety Information

Pollination Group: 2
Self-Fertile: No
Harvesting Period: Early
Estimated Time to Cropping: 2 Years
Estimated Time to Best Yields: 5 Years
Uses: Eating Fresh, Juicing

Size Information

Supplied As: 12L Pot
Height on Arrival: 1.2-1.5m
Age: 2 Years with 4 Year Rootstock
Rootstock: M26
Eventual Height & Spread: 3m x 3.5m

Features

Apple trees constitute the perfect first fruit tree as they are extremely easy to grow. Your tree’s growth and output will likely be fine providing you followed our planting and care instructions. Below we address some common queries:

Hardiness: Malus trees can be found growing in far colder regions than the UK and therefore the UK’s mild winters will not affect your tree. One issue that can affect fruit trees is frost-damaged blossom, but this is rarely the case with apples that flower late vis-a-vis other fruit species.
Position: In the UK, the greatest barrier to successful fruiting is a lack of sunlight, so be sure to plant your tree in full sun. Planting your tree in a sheltered spot will help prevent uprooting and allow the tree to put more resources into fruiting.
Soil Types: Soil types are best ignored and remain an unwelcome confusion. Every plant will adapt to its conditions. Having said that, less than ideal conditions will reduce growth. Every plant is suited to a specific pH and apple trees prefer soils with a pH between 6.5-7.5. pHs beyond this range will reduce nutrient uptake. Waterlogged soils will starve your tree of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis, cause its roots to rot and create the perfect environment for many diseases.