Description... A modern Kentish apple, coming from Faversham in 1975. A very pretty apple with a fiery name and a fruity (strawberry-like) taste. The apple matures to a rich, quite deep red shade. Picked in September and eaten from October to December.
General notes
Apple pollination:
Most apple trees need to be near other apple trees that have compatible blossoming times in order to be pollinated and produce fruit. Check the "Pollination Group" to see which apples are compatible with this one.
Apple rootstocks:
Apple trees are usually grafted onto a rootstock that will limit the height and breadth of the resultant tree. The smallest trees may need permanent staking to provide support. It is advisable to take account of the intended site for your tree and discuss how you'd like to grow it (pot, espalier, cordon, fan-trained, etc.) with your tree supplier before deciding which variety and rootstock to buy.
Rootstocks are given numbers:
M27 (Very dwarf) - up to 2m in height - for patio tubs and small spaces with fertile soil, will need permanent staking
M9 (Dwarf) - up to 2.4m in height - for good control of growth and high fruit yields, will need permanent staking
M26 (Semi-dwarf) - up to 3 metres in height - for compact and free standing trees, may need permanent support
MM116/MM106 (Semi-vigorous) - up to 3.5m in height - larger, robust tree for grassed orchards, not suitable for small gardens, may need support for 5 years |