Product description
Malus domestica ‘Sunset Tree’ is a late-season dessert apple that is orange-flush in colour. Sunset is a self-fertile, disease resistant and produces a heavy crop. They also have an appealing intense bitter flavour.
Apple are one of the easier fruit trees to grow and are increasingly becoming more popular with gardeners. They are medium sized deciduous trees with flashy Spring flowers and ornamental or edible fruit in the Autumn.
Apple trees benefit from growing in slightly sheltered, sunny area, as the blossom will attract a large variety of pollinators as well as the sun will help ripen the fruit.
Early fruiting varieties do not store well and should be eaten straight away however late-fruiting apples may be stored to eat during the Winter months.
MM106 (Semi-Dwarfing) are suitable for all forms except standards. The apple trees are tolerant of various soils like grass orchards and poor soils. Widely used rootstock, but not for small gardens. This tree will begin fruiting after three or four years with an ultimate height of between 3-4m.
M26 (Dwarfing) are good for spindle bush, espalier and ideal for containers. Typically starts fruiting after two or three years with an ultimate height of between 2.4-3m.
M27 (Extremely Dwarfing) are suitable to grow in small gardens where the soil is fertile. Plant in weed & soil-free grass and water during hot seasons. The tree will start fruiting after two years with an ultimate height of just under 2m.
Apple Tree
Apple 'Sunset'
Apple 'Sunset'
Product description
Malus domestica ‘Sunset Tree’ is a late-season dessert apple that is orange-flush in colour. Sunset is a self-fertile, disease resistant and produces a heavy crop. They also have an appealing intense bitter flavour.
Apple are one of the easier fruit trees to grow and are increasingly becoming more popular with gardeners. They are medium sized deciduous trees with flashy Spring flowers and ornamental or edible fruit in the Autumn.
Apple trees benefit from growing in slightly sheltered, sunny area, as the blossom will attract a large variety of pollinators as well as the sun will help ripen the fruit.
Early fruiting varieties do not store well and should be eaten straight away however late-fruiting apples may be stored to eat during the Winter months.
MM106 (Semi-Dwarfing) are suitable for all forms except standards. The apple trees are tolerant of various soils like grass orchards and poor soils. Widely used rootstock, but not for small gardens. This tree will begin fruiting after three or four years with an ultimate height of between 3-4m.
M26 (Dwarfing) are good for spindle bush, espalier and ideal for containers. Typically starts fruiting after two or three years with an ultimate height of between 2.4-3m.
M27 (Extremely Dwarfing) are suitable to grow in small gardens where the soil is fertile. Plant in weed & soil-free grass and water during hot seasons. The tree will start fruiting after two years with an ultimate height of just under 2m.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To plant an apple tree, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than its depth. Position the tree with its graft union above soil level, backfill gently with soil, and firm it lightly to eliminate air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds, leaving a gap around the trunk to avoid rot. Stake the tree if necessary to protect it from strong winds.
How to Water
To plant an apple tree, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than its depth. Position the tree with its graft union above soil level, backfill gently with soil, and firm it lightly to eliminate air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds, leaving a gap around the trunk to avoid rot. Stake the tree if necessary to protect it from strong winds.
How to Plant
To plant an apple tree, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower than its depth. Position the tree with its graft union above soil level, backfill gently with soil, and firm it lightly to eliminate air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds, leaving a gap around the trunk to avoid rot. Stake the tree if necessary to protect it from strong winds.
