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Apple trees are a great British favourite and their fruits come in an unbelievably wide rage of shapes, sizes and colours. These eating apples vary in flavour and texture; we have done our best to describe each wonderful variety. Some varieties take a few years to crop, but once they start cropping they will provide you with delicious fruits for many years to come. Many people comment on how much better the apples taste when you grow them yourself, the flavours are often much more pronounced and the quality far exceeds that of the supermarket apples.
Cooking apples are a diverse species and come in a wide range of colours, shapes and sizes. Some cooking apples have a firmer texture and hold their shape well during cooking and other's become sort and make fantastic purees. Many cooking apples are also suitable for juicing. They have a naturally sharp taste which mellows during cooking, they can also be sweetened with a little sugar or even with another apple variety.
Cider apple trees are categorised on their juice making qualities and range from sweet to bittersweet and sharp to bittersharp. If you have room for more than one cider apple tree, try juicing a few different varieties together to get a good balance of flavours. Although some of the sweeter varieties can be enjoyed as eating apples, the majority of cider apples are definitely best reserved for making cider. Cider apples are different from cooking and eating apples as the flesh has a fibrous texture which makes them much better for juicing. Aside from the fantastic fruits, the trees themselves will also benefit your garden; they are particularly valuable in spring when the pretty apple blossom appears.
The 'Ballerina' apple trees are highly unique as they are 'minarette' trees, which means that they only have one main stem and they do not have any side branches. The ‘minarette’ form means that these compact trees maintain their slender habit without pruning – making them the ideal choice for inexperienced gardeners. These delightful apple trees are perfect for restricted spaces and they also are well-suited to being planted in a large container or on a sunny patio. 'Ballerina' apple trees are also suitable for planting in a large pot on a sunny patio. Just like other apple trees, the fruits come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. The apples grow close to the central trunk and hang on short spurs; although the apples do not keep that well, they are great fresh off the tree and equally delicious when cooked up into an apple pie!
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Malus James Grieve
Apple Tree
Common Name: Apple James Grieve TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'James Grieve'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Yellow, speckled and stripped with orange-redPollination group: *3*James Grieve is a justifiably popular dual-purpose apple variety, raised in Scotland, which is highly valued for its cooking and eating qualities. James Grieve is a mid-season variety that is picked in early-mid September. After a few weeks the flavour sweetens and becomes quite mild, and it is then an excellent apple to eat in slices along with a cheese course. The apples also hold their shape well when cooked and have a light and juicy flavour. The flesh is soft and similar to a firm pear in texture.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Jonagold').
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Malus Blenheim Orange
Apple Tree
Common Name: Blenheim Orange Apple Tree (Dual Purpose)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Blenheim Orange'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/whiteFruit picking time: Early OctoberFruit size/colour: Large/golden, flushed and stripped with dull red and fine brown russet.Pollination group: *3* - Triploid Malus 'Blenheim Orange' was first discovered in Woodstock, Oxfordshire growing in Blenheim Park, and exhibited in 1822. This apple is an old favourite as it cooks, eats and stores very well and is considered by many to be the best dual purpose apple. The apples are large, golden flushed and stripped with dull red and fine brown russet. The flesh has a nutty taste and a sweet crumbly texture.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Discovery).
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Malus Granny Smith
Apple Tree
Common Name: Granny Smith Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium/Green. Sometimes flushed and striped with brown.Pollination group: *3*Granny Smith is one of the most widely grown commercial apples. Known for its green colour, sharp flavour and firm texture, the fruit can be eaten either be eaten straight from the tree or cooked. Aside from the fruit, this tree features pale pink flowers in spring which are lightly scented and its leaves are green until autumn, when they turn red and orange. This tree requires a warm situation to be grown successfully in the UK.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Greensleeves).
Malus Howgate Wonder
Apple Tree
Common Name: Apple Howgate WonderLatin Name: Malus domestica 'Howgate Wonder'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid AugustFruit size/colour: Very large/Greenish-yellow, flushed and stripped with pale red.Pollination group: *3*This variety of apple has the distinction of being both an excellent cooking apple but also a sweet and juicy flavoured eating apple. The apples are large, yellow striped red. It keeps its shape well when cooked but has a very light taste.This variety has good frost resistance and has very heavy crops. The 'Howgate Wonder' also features deep green leaves which contrast beautifully with the white spring blossom. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'James Grieve').
Malus Golden Delicious
Apple Tree
Common Name: Apple Golden Delicious (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Golden Delicious'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late OctoberFruit size/colour: Medium/Greenish or golden yellowPollination group: *4*Golden Delicious is one of the most widely grown apples throughout the world. It has medium sized, round-conical to oblong fruit. Greenish yellow skin ripening to golden yellow with occasional russet patches. Cream coloured flesh. Crisp and juicy, with a very sweet refreshing taste when first picked. Excellent keeping qualities but tending to lose some texture and flavour in storage. Keeps its shape when cooked and is the most commonly used apple for pastries in France.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Royal Gala')
Malus Charles Ross
Apple Tree
Common Name: Charles Ross Apple Tree (Dual Purpose)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Charles Ross'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/ WhiteFruit picking time: Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Very large/yellowish-green, flushed and stripped with orange-red.Pollination group: *3*Malus 'Charles Ross' was raised by Charles Ross in Berkshire and first exhibited in 1890. It is an easy to grow apple and an ideal garden variety, even in Scotland and other colder areas as is has a good resistance to frost. The apples are large with a good sweet flavour and can be eaten fresh or used in baking. Scab resistant.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. Bramley's Seedling).
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Malus Beauty of Bath
Apple Tree
Common Name: Beauty of Bath Apple Tree (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Beauty of Bath'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Early AugustFruit size/colour: Small-medium/pale yellow, flushed and speckled with bright red.Pollination group: *2*Malus 'Beauty of Bath' is a Somerset variety introduced in about 1864. It is one of the earliest dessert apples with a sweet and juicy flavour when ripe. The skin is pale yellow, flushed and speckled with bright red. The apples can drop quite soon after ripening so pick them as soon as they are ready.To guarantee cross pollination plant with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. 'Golden Pippin').
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Malus All Doer
Cider Apple Tree
Common Name: All Doer Cider Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'All Doer'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ WhiteFruit picking time: OctoberFruit size/colour: Large/ RedPollination group: *3*A fantastic 'dual purpose' apple tree which can be used in cooking or for cider. Its primary use is as a cider apple due to its delightfully sharp taste which has a sweet edge to it. The apple also has a dry texture which makes it great for cooking too.
Malus Newton Wonder
Apple Tree
Common Name: Apple Newton Wonder (Culinary)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Newton Wonder'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Very Large/Golden-yellow, flushed and stripped with red.Pollination group: *5*This is a very vigorous apple, better suited to larger gardens. It is recommended for its heavy yields of fine flavoured fruit, but it is a biannual bearer. The fruit is juicy, acidic and boils down to a golden fluff. Aside from the fruit, the tree also offers a lovely display of deep green foliage and a pretty spring blossom of pale pink flowers.To guarantee cross pollination plant with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. 'Edward VII').
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Malus Orlean's Reinette
Apple Tree
Common Name: Apple Orleans Reinette (Dessert)Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Orlean's Reinette'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/WhiteFruit picking time: Mid OctoberFruit Size/colour: Medium-large/Yellow, flushed orange-red. Patches of brown russet.Pollination group: *4*Theory has it that this apple originated in France, but some confusion surrounds its history. The fruits are medium large in size, round and flat in shape. The skin is yellowy green, flushed with orange/ orange-red, which has many fine patches of russet and freckles on top. The skin inside is creamy white, with a complexity of flavours- sweet and somewhat orange -like, also rather nutty. If cooked, the slices keep their shape.To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Pixie')
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Malus Bolero
Ballerina Apple Tree
Common Name: Ballerina 'Bolero' apple treeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'Bolero'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/White-pinkFruit picking time: Early SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium/Green with deep red blush Pollination group: *2* The 'Bolero' apple tree is one of the 'Ballerina' varieties, and it therefore holds a slender, columnar habit and does not have any side branches. This compact apple tree is great for small spaces and it can even be planted in a large pot on a sunny patio. The apples are glossy green in colour and have a deep red blush to them, the flesh is crisp and juicy and the apples are great for eating fresh, cooking, or drying. With the 'Bolero' being a 'Ballerina' apple tree, it requires very little pruning as it sustains its slender shape without maintenance.
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Malus Jumbo
Jumbo Apple Tree
Common Name: Jumbo Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus domestica 'Jumbo'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April and May/WhiteFruit picking time: Late SeptemberFruit size/colour: Very Large/Flushed and stripped redPollination group: *3*Malus 'Jumbo', as the name suggests, is a very large dual purpose apple. It is a particularly good apple for baking as it retains its colour well, but when eaten fresh has a good acid, aromatic flavour. The skin of the fruit is flushed and stripped red on a pale green background and the flesh is golden cream coloured. To guarantee cross pollination plant with another tree from the same or adjacent flowering group (e.g. 'Epicure').
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