Xela's Garden
Apple Family Tree [V]
Genus: Malus.
Species: Malus domestica.
Planted Vistabile elliptical bed
Bought Woolworths (Cuthberts) £9.99
Three varieties grafted onto semi-dwarfing rootstock:
Cox :
upright, spreading tree is covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid and late-spring, followed by first class, juicy dessert apples for harvesting in early to mid-October.
A moderately vigorous variety producing arguably the best British eating apple.
* Soil Type: Normal
* Blossom: April - May
* Colour: pure white
* Fragrant: No
* Shape: cup-shaped
* Harvest: Oct
* Height: 3m [10']
* Spread: 2m [6'] in 5 years
* Ease of maintenance: Easy
* Leaf Colour: Blue
* Poisonous: toxic if eaten skin eye irritant
* Evergreen: Yes(?)
Discovery:
upright, spreading tree is covered in pure white, cup-shaped flowers in mid and late-spring, followed by crisp, juicy, red dessert apples. Unlike other early fruiting varieties the fruits keep well for several weeks after they're harvested in mid August. To guarantee cross pollination plant in a sunny, open site with another tree from the same flowering group (e.g. 'Worcester Pearmain').
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James Grieve:
A good heavy cropping early season dual purpose variety with large attractively coloured fruit.
Use: Dual Cul & Des
Season of Use: Sep-Oct
Colour: Flushed
Flavour: Subacid
Origin: Scotland 1893
Pollination Group: C
Self-fertility: Partially Self Fertile
Tydeman's Early Worcester:
Tydeman's Early Worcester is an early season apple which is very juicy and sweet with a hint of strawberry flavour.
Use: Dessert
Season of Use: Sep
Colour: Red
Flavour: Sweet
Origin: Kent UK 1945
Pollination Group: D
Self-fertility: Partially Self Fertile
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due almost 17 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season
Due over 16 years ago:
Feed/fertilize
Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells.
Prune
Once apple trees are established it's best to summer prune the spur-fruiting varieties. This will encourage the development of short flowering shoots or 'spurs' that go on to bear clusters of fruit. Summer pruning is ideal for keeping the trees in shape and involves pruning the soft, current season's growth before it has chance to become woody.
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Do it: late-June - mid-August
*
Takes just: 50 minutes for medium-sized tree
How to do it
1.Cutting back main shoot by half
Cut back the leading shoots of each branch by half their length to encourage the production of side shoots. Only prune the current season's growth in this way, cutting to just above a leaf.
2.Cutting back side growth
Cut back all remaining side shoots to two or three leaves from the base of the current season's leafy growth, cutting just above the bud.
Adam's Tips
"The soft stems and leaves that are cut off apple trees during summer pruning are perfect to add to the compost heap where they'll rot down quickly."
"Always prune to an outward-facing bud so that the centre of the bush or tree is kept open. This helps reduce problems with pests and diseases."
Harvest
Harvest 'Discovery' apples
Due about 16 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest 'Cox' apples
Due almost 16 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season
Due over 15 years ago:
Feed/fertilize
Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells.
Prune
Once apple trees are established it's best to summer prune the spur-fruiting varieties. This will encourage the development of short flowering shoots or 'spurs' that go on to bear clusters of fruit. Summer pruning is ideal for keeping the trees in shape and involves pruning the soft, current season's growth before it has chance to become woody.
*
Do it: late-June - mid-August
*
Takes just: 50 minutes for medium-sized tree
How to do it
1.Cutting back main shoot by half
Cut back the leading shoots of each branch by half their length to encourage the production of side shoots. Only prune the current season's growth in this way, cutting to just above a leaf.
2.Cutting back side growth
Cut back all remaining side shoots to two or three leaves from the base of the current season's leafy growth, cutting just above the bud.
Adam's Tips
"The soft stems and leaves that are cut off apple trees during summer pruning are perfect to add to the compost heap where they'll rot down quickly."
"Always prune to an outward-facing bud so that the centre of the bush or tree is kept open. This helps reduce problems with pests and diseases."
Due about 15 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest 'Discovery' apples
Harvest
Harvest 'Cox' apples
Due almost 15 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season
Due over 14 years ago:
Feed
Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells.
Prune
Once apple trees are established it's best to summer prune the spur-fruiting varieties. This will encourage the development of short flowering shoots or 'spurs' that go on to bear clusters of fruit. Summer pruning is ideal for keeping the trees in shape and involves pruning the soft, current season's growth before it has chance to become woody.
*
Do it: late-June - mid-August
*
Takes just: 50 minutes for medium-sized tree
How to do it
1.Cutting back main shoot by half
Cut back the leading shoots of each branch by half their length to encourage the production of side shoots. Only prune the current season's growth in this way, cutting to just above a leaf.
2.Cutting back side growth
Cut back all remaining side shoots to two or three leaves from the base of the current season's leafy growth, cutting just above the bud.
Adam's Tips
"The soft stems and leaves that are cut off apple trees during summer pruning are perfect to add to the compost heap where they'll rot down quickly."
"Always prune to an outward-facing bud so that the centre of the bush or tree is kept open. This helps reduce problems with pests and diseases."
Harvest tydeman early worcester apples
Due about 14 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest 'Discovery' apples
Harvest james grieve apples
Due almost 14 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season
Due over 13 years ago:
Feed
Keep the base of the tree weed free, fertilise at the beginning of each year and water regularly during hot, dry spells.
Prune
Once apple trees are established it's best to summer prune the spur-fruiting varieties. This will encourage the development of short flowering shoots or 'spurs' that go on to bear clusters of fruit. Summer pruning is ideal for keeping the trees in shape and involves pruning the soft, current season's growth before it has chance to become woody.
*
Do it: late-June - mid-August
*
1.Cutting back main shoot by half
Cut back the leading shoots of each branch by half their length to encourage the production of side shoots. Only prune the current season's growth in this way, cutting to just above a leaf.
2.Cutting back side growth
Cut back all remaining side shoots to two or three leaves from the base of the current season's leafy growth, cutting just above the bud.
Prune
Once apple trees are established it's best to summer prune the spur-fruiting varieties. This will encourage the development of short flowering shoots or 'spurs' that go on to bear clusters of fruit. Summer pruning is ideal for keeping the trees in shape and involves pruning the soft, current season's growth before it has chance to become woody.
*
Do it: late-June - mid-August
*
1.Cutting back main shoot by half
Cut back the leading shoots of each branch by half their length to encourage the production of side shoots. Only prune the current season's growth in this way, cutting to just above a leaf.
2.Cutting back side growth
Cut back all remaining side shoots to two or three leaves from the base of the current season's leafy growth, cutting just above the bud.
Harvest
Due about 13 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest
Harvest 'Cox' apples
Due almost 13 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season
Due over 12 years ago:
Fertilise
see plant notes
Prune
pruning the soft, current season's growth before it has chance to become woody. See notes for method.
Harvest
Harvest 'Discovery' apples
Due about 12 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest mid season apples
Harvest
Harvest 'Cox' apples
Due almost 12 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season
Due over 11 years ago:
Fertilise
see plant notes
Prune
pruning the soft, current season's growth late June - mid-Aug, before it has chance to become woody. See notes for method.
Harvest
Harvest 'Discovery' apples
Due about 11 years ago:
Harvest
Harvest mid season apples
Harvest
Harvest 'Cox' apples
Due almost 11 years ago:
Prune
Remove damaged or crossing branches ... see notes
Due over 10 years ago:
Feed
See previous reminder
