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PAGE 1 ALL An attractive, distinctive apple tree with upright, columnar growth habit; ideal for small space or container growing. In Spring white/ pink blossoms are follwed by scarlet fruit with crisp and juicy flesh. Excellent flavour with a slight tang. Deciduous
Apple Scarlet Spire New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Cider apple You probably guessed by the name that this apple is popular for making Cider. In fact it is AKA 'The Spanish Cider Apple'. The skin is a pale yellow-green with some red blushing and the flesh is crisp, juicy and aromatic. Medium size fruit. Deciduous. Apple Sidero MM106 New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Cider apple Cider Apple. Medium sized flattish fruit with yellow-green skin with bright red streaks. The flesh is extremely sweet and tender and can be used for cooking fresh eating or cider blending. Ripe later in the season, around April. Deciduous. Apple Slack Ma Girdle MM106 Expected Stock Height: 110/140 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Apple Grafted on M27 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous. Apple Splendour M26 Expected Stock Height: 170/190 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Apple Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous. Apple Splendour MM102 Current Stock Height: 150/180 cm ? Container: pb18 ? $66.99 aka Apple Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous. Apple Splendour MM106 Current Stock Height: 150/200 cm ? Container: 8l ? $66.99 Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous. Apple Splendour MM116 New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Heritage Apple A medium sized heritage apple with green skin flushed yellow bronze. Good flavour with juicy, crisp yellow-green flesh. Leave on the tree as late as possible before picking - ripe around the end of autumn. Excellent for cider and cooking. Deciduous. Apple Sturmer MM102 Expected Stock Height: 170/180 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Heritage Apple A medium sized heritage apple with green skin flushed yellow bronze. Good flavour with juicy, crisp yellow-green flesh. Leave on the tree as late as possible before picking - ripe around the end of autumn. Excellent for cider and cooking. Deciduous. Apple Sturmer MM106 Expected Stock Height: 120/140 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Grafted on M116 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Cross between Royal Gala and Braeburn, an early season large apple with sweet, crisp flesh and mild flavour. Stake to support young trees. Deciduous. Apple Sweetie M116 Expected Stock Height: 140/180 cm ? New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 0.5m
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
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There are many and varied interpretations of where the name of this apple came from - some not suitable for publication on a family web-site! Use your imagination as you wish but note that this apple hails from Devon, England and dates back to approximately 1883.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
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Can be container grown but will need a permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3.5m x 3m
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This apple is very high in Vitamin C and has good keeping qualities so it is well worth growing.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 3m
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This apple is very high in Vitamin C and has good keeping qualities so it is well worth growing.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
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