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apple 'Bardsey'
apple 'Bardsey'
apple 'Bardsey'
apple 'Bardsey'

apple 'Bardsey'

eating / dessert apple

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Discovered in 1998 growing on Bardsey Island, the origins of this rare apple are said to date back to the 13th...

bare root | M26 root stock | 1.2m
£26.99
available to order from autumn 2024
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Discovered in 1998 growing on Bardsey Island, the origins of this rare apple are said to date back to the 13th Century, when it may have been planted by monks at the (now ruined) abbey. Suitable for eating or cooking, the fruit has bold pink stripes over the creamy ribbed skin, a distinctive lemony scent and a fine, refreshing flavour. Since been propagated and grown on in a variety of locations, it has also proven to have exceptionally good resistance to many of the common diseases.

  • Pollination Information: This apple belongs to pollination group 2, so you will need to plant one other different variety of apple to guarantee cross pollination, and a subsequent bumper crop. Ideally this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group 1 or 3 as well.

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    Plant features

    Position

    Full sun

    Rate of growth

    Average

    Soil

    Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

    Hardiness

    Fully hardy

    How to care for apple Bardsey:

    When planting your apple tree, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting - or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. Once in the ground, stake firmly and keep the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells. The main winter prune, avoiding frosty conditions, involves removing dead, dying, and diseased wood to create an open crown. Additionally, reduce leaders and laterals by a third to establish an airy structure without crisscrossing branches. In August, summer prune by shortening side shoots longer than 20cm (8”) back to three leaves, promoting fruit ripening and encouraging more fruit buds.

    Please note:

    This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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