Different blossoming times isn't a problem Chrissy - but thanks for your input.
We already have an Egremont Russet apple tree plus 3 different varieties of crab apple and apple trees in neighbouring gardens. So I think we would be ok for pollination. It is something I would discuss with the nursery though.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I have one with 3 types on a dwarfing rootstock and is it very successful and a good cropper. The varieties used must have been chosen carefully so that their blooming periods overlap. I was very careful when pruning it when it was young though to achieve balanced growth - I think that is essential otherwise one variety could easily become dominant. However, now it is mature and only needs summer pruning it is a breeze to look after. I would say that as long as you are prepared to read up on apple tree pruning and put in the effort in the early years that they are great for the smaller garden. It's the usual case of 'you reap what you sow' and, just like veg crops, neglect will lead to a negative outcome.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Hi Papi Jo, I had to go through a lot of photos but as it's raining right now I quite enjoyed looking at pictures of my garden over the last few years!
I don't seem to have taken many useful photos showing the fruit but the blossom one is quite good:
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
I think if you only have a very small space , I would try it. If you have space, a row of cordons against a wall to give different varieties could be preferable.
I had a family tree until recently: James Grieve, Cox's Orange Pippin and Bramley Seedling. My daughter bought it for my 50th birthday (I am now 72). Initially the Bramley Seedling was so prolific the branches were being broken off with the weight (I didn't thin the fruit out!!!) The other 2 varieties were moderate to poor. They were all 3, pollinators for each other with blossoms opening in early May. The last couple of years though have been a waste of time & space with a harvest last year of only 4 Bramleys and 1 each James Grieve & Cox OP so we had it taken out and a circular patio put in plus a new lawn laid.
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Different blossoming times isn't a problem Chrissy - but thanks for your input.
We already have an Egremont Russet apple tree plus 3 different varieties of crab apple and apple trees in neighbouring gardens. So I think we would be ok for pollination. It is something I would discuss with the nursery though.
Sam and Sam .... what a coincidence!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I have one with 3 types on a dwarfing rootstock and is it very successful and a good cropper. The varieties used must have been chosen carefully so that their blooming periods overlap. I was very careful when pruning it when it was young though to achieve balanced growth - I think that is essential otherwise one variety could easily become dominant. However, now it is mature and only needs summer pruning it is a breeze to look after. I would say that as long as you are prepared to read up on apple tree pruning and put in the effort in the early years that they are great for the smaller garden. It's the usual case of 'you reap what you sow' and, just like veg crops, neglect will lead to a negative outcome.
@Bobthegardener,
Could you please post some photos of your apple-tree, both in flower(s) and fruit(s)? Thanks in advance.
Hi Papi Jo, I had to go through a lot of photos but as it's raining right now I quite enjoyed looking at pictures of my garden over the last few years!
I don't seem to have taken many useful photos showing the fruit but the blossom one is quite good:
Nice pics, thanks, Bob!
I think if you only have a very small space , I would try it. If you have space, a row of cordons against a wall to give different varieties could be preferable.
I had a family tree until recently: James Grieve, Cox's Orange Pippin and Bramley Seedling. My daughter bought it for my 50th birthday (I am now 72). Initially the Bramley Seedling was so prolific the branches were being broken off with the weight (I didn't thin the fruit out!!!) The other 2 varieties were moderate to poor. They were all 3, pollinators for each other with blossoms opening in early May. The last couple of years though have been a waste of time & space with a harvest last year of only 4 Bramleys and 1 each James Grieve & Cox OP so we had it taken out and a circular patio put in plus a new lawn laid.
Ten points to Pansy for good use of the word 'lusty'!