Malus Domestica Bramely's Seedling
Malus Domestica Bramely's Seedling, Orchard Apple. The most popular commercial and home grown cooking apple. Producing large irregularly shaped fruits, green with a red flush. A large spreading deciduous late season culinary apple tree that bears heavily, having with a sharp flavour. Ripens November and Stores until March.
Plant in moist fertile well drained soil. Full sun, Hardy. Can be pruned lightly.
Pollination If this apple is planted in an urban area a partner for pollination is not generally required. However it is a poor pollinator for other varieties and should be accompanied by two compatible varieties that can pollinate each other.
General Fruit Tree & Fruit Planting and care
- Water the Fruit or Fruit tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If planting the Fruit or Fruit Tree in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot
- If using a stake position the Fruit Tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in well.
- Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps.
- Water the Fruit thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
