{"title":"Cooking Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2 data-lfile-container=\"e48c81e7-949d-44f5-ad8f-15617912c202\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBareroot cooking apple trees, delivered November to March. From Grenadier in August to Bramley, which stores until spring.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-lfile-container=\"e48c81e7-949d-44f5-ad8f-15617912c202\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDedicated cooking apples are largely a British habit, and a good one. Their acidity, too sharp to enjoy raw, is exactly what turns into flavour in the pan. One tree is enough for most households, so the real choice is which kind of cooker suits your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blenheim-orange-apple-trees","title":"Blenheim Orange Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlenheim Orange Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlenheim Orange apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce early-mid season eating apples that also cook well. It's a handsome apple, flushed red\/orange, sometimes with stripes all on a yellow green skin and some fruit can have little golden blown spots and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an eater, this large, flat shaped apple has quite a soft bite with a lovely flavour, slightly nutty, that goes tremendously well with cheese for dessert. They taste best when they have ripened off the branch for about 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think the flavour is even better when the apple is cooked and very few apples make an Apple Charlotte as well as a Blenheim Orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a really vigorous tree and although it can be a bit slow to start fruiting, mature trees will crop so heavily that they need to have their fruit thinned to control their biennial habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating: Sweet, nutty flavour with a crumbly texture that goes very well with cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking: Bakes to a firm purée: slices on top of a pie will keep their shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial Tip Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; training on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Strong vigour. Spreading form with thick branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for the North \u0026amp; Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e From late September to early October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; ripen in a \u003cstrong\u003ecool, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place: Until November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of our Blenheim Orange trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks, except for the cordons, which are grown on M9 rootstocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Partners for Blenheim Orange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour trees are self sterile triploids: their flowers \u003cstrong\u003emust be pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e to make any fruit and they \u003cstrong\u003ecannot pollinate\u003c\/strong\u003e other trees.\u003cbr\u003eBlenheim Orange is in pollination Group D. \u003cbr\u003eThis means that they can be pollinated by other apple trees in pollination Groups C, D and E.\u003cbr\u003eThis tree's flowers have poor frost resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlenheim Orange Disease notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDisease resistance: Mildew (excellent), Fireblight, Brown Rot.\u003cbr\u003eDisease susceptibility: Scab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963584926022,"sku":"MALUDOMBLEOR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963584958790,"sku":"MALUDOMBLEOR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963584991558,"sku":"MALUDOMBLEOR-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/blenheim-orange-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1755205212"},{"product_id":"charles-ross-apple-trees","title":"Charles Ross Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharles Ross Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Ross apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce early-mid season eating apples that are great for juicing. They're decent cookers and can be used as a sharp element in a cider brew. \u003cbr\u003eIt looks a bit like a Cox's with the red\/orange streaks typical of the Cox family, although it's altogether a larger apple. The flesh is white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile, good sized apple does it all! It's primarily eaten fresh: its taste is sharp with a tang of orange when freshly picked and it sweetens when it has been stored for a bit. The texture is a little soft and light, becoming looser as it ripens. \u003cbr\u003eCooked, it's ideal for apple pie with some chunkiness to it, but it's a bit too lumpy for apple sauce unless the fruit are very ripe. \u003cbr\u003eIt's a really juicy apple that also makes great cider if it's blended with other varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating: Good sweetness, juicy and firm texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be cooked, juiced and used to add sharpness to a batch of mixed cider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Average vigour. 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Because it's quite coarse textured it also cooks beautifully, holding its shape. Like many thick-skinned apples, Crispin apples store wonderfully well, lasting comfortably into spring. The green young fruit turns yellow when ripe, ending up looking like a bit like a huge Golden Delicious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating. Sweet, crisp, very juicy. It juices well and can be added as a sweet element to a mixed cider brew. When cooked, it has a sweet, light flavour and holds its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur Bearer: suitable for cordons \u0026amp; espaliers, trained on wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree's growth habit: Strong Average vigour. 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Crispin is in pollination Group C which means it can be pollinated by other apple trees in pollination Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eGuide to Apple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e for a full list of partners \u0026amp; more tips about pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Parentage:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis tree was bred in Japan between the World Wars, from Golden Delicious and Indo. In Japan and the USA, it's known by its original name, Mutsu. 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After baking, they have a loose, soft texture, similar to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bramley-apple-trees\"\u003eBramley\u003c\/a\u003e, with a milder flavour that is still tart and sweet at the same time. We think that they're best eaten with raisins or sultanas and butter in the centre, straight from the oven. They're also delicious in any meat or vegetable main course, usually as a puree or sliced if the dish is being grilled.\u003cbr\u003e These apples are radiant light green during growth, usually turning a rustic pale yellow when ripe. \u003cbr\u003e This an all round reliable tree with lovely blossom. 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It'll grow to about 3 metres tall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a freestanding style that will grow into a full sized, \"normal\" apple tree, about 4 metres tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963585614150,"sku":"MALUDOMEARVI-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/early-victoria-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756061289"},{"product_id":"grenadier-apple-trees","title":"Grenadier Cooking Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrenadier Cooking Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGrenadier Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the first cooking apples to ripen. The fruits are large, irregularly shaped, bright green, and you will get lots of them, but like all early apples, they don't store well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is tart and slightly acidic. The flesh is white and cooks down to a wonderful creamy, purée that works brilliantly in puddings or for apple sauce with your roast pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree isn't too vigorous and has an upright habit making it good for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge advantage of the Grenadier is that it'll fight off almost all apple diseases - canker, scab, and mildew - and thus is suitable for wet and damp conditions where many apples may turn up their toes. \u003cbr\u003eThe early blossom is frost resistant so you are almost guaranteed reliable crops every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: to 4.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Cooking\/juicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Spur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Partially Self Fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking: Aug-Sept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple colour: Green maturing to yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Group C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 1 week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Grenadier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrenadier will fruit without other trees nearby but crop best with a pollination partner in group B, C or D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple trees aren't only about culinary output: use them for a shady picnic spot in the summer or plant so that you can see the blossom from your kitchen window, underplant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/spring-flowering-bulbs\"\u003espring bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and use a smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/clematis-climbing-plants\"\u003eclematis\u003c\/a\u003e threaded through the boughs to make it a favourite feature all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresumably a discovered seedling of unknown parentage, it was first recorded in 1862 and exhibited in 1863 by the nurseryman Charles Turner of Slough. \u003cbr\u003eThe RHS gave it a First Class Certificate in 1883 and then the AGM in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePromoted by the nurseryman George Bunyard of Maidstone, it became ever more popular until it was the most widely grown early cooking apple in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586072902,"sku":"MALUDOMGREN-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586105670,"sku":"MALUDOMGREN-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54963586040134,"sku":"MALUDOMGREN-BU-7L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/grenadier-cooking-apples-fruit-4.jpg?v=1755634456"},{"product_id":"james-grieve-apple-trees","title":"James Grieve Apple Trees","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Grieve, the dual-purpose apple from Edinburgh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malus domestica 'James Grieve'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eating, cooking and juice. Sharp early in the season for cooking, sweeter later for eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot maiden, bush and half-standard. Pot-grown bush in a 7.5 litre pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5m tall and 4.5m across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group C. Self-fertile, and crops better with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September, or earlier for cooking. Keeps into October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spur bearer, suitable for all trained forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered place. Suitable for northerly, colder, wetter areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot, November to April. Pot-grown, all year when in stock. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Grieve is a dual-purpose apple raised in Edinburgh: sharp and good for cooking early in the season, sweeter and very juicy for eating from late September. It is self-fertile in pollination group C, grows to 4.5 metres on MM106, suits colder, wetter areas and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJames Grieve Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best versatile apples, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Grieve \u003c\/strong\u003eholds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, awarded in 1993. The green fruit are large and attractively streaked with red, the cream flesh is very, very juicy. \u003cbr\u003eEarly in the season, the flavour is sharp and best for cooking, where they keep their shape in apple tarts or strudel. As the apple ages on the tree, it sweetens but always retains that slight edge to make it so wonderfully refreshing. \u003cbr\u003eThe texture is relatively soft, almost more like a firm pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce picked in September, they'll store for a month or two; early windfalls make marvellous juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe predominantly pink but quite discreet blossom is remarkably frost proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to buying apples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bareroot plants are delivered from late autumn to spring, November to April. Pot grown plants, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing James Grieve Apples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApples like rich, well drained soil, and will thrive on clay in locations that do not get waterlogged in winter.\u003cbr\u003eA full day of sun and shelter from the wind is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blossom of apple trees coincides with the best of the bulbs; surround yours with Triumph tulips or lovely daffodils like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ice-follies-daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIce Follies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe use MM106 for James Grieve, the UK standard for medium-sized trees, ideal for gardeners. On MM106 rootstock, expect a mature size of around 4.5m tall and 4.5m across, whichever form you choose. \u003cbr\u003eMM106 maidens are suitable for cordons, fans and espaliers. We don't sell ready-trained cordons, fans or espaliers but you can just buy maidens and train them yourself: we can pre-prune them to whichever form(s) you choose and we send you instructions at pruning time in subsequent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResistant to scab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for James Grieve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour trees are self fertile, making decent crops without a pollination partner, but still perform best with one.\u003cbr\u003eJames Grieve is in Pollination Group C, which cross-pollinates with other apple trees in Groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fruit-pollination-partner-tool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Pollination Checker\u003c\/a\u003e to quickly find pollination partners, or \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/fruit\/apple-tree-pollination-groups-chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Pollination Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Grieve is self-fertile, and a partner still lifts the crop. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovery-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovery\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunset-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSunset\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/katy-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/charles-ross-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharles Ross\u003c\/a\u003e share group C, with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lord-lambourne-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLord Lambourne\u003c\/a\u003e in group B and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ellisons-orange-apple-trees\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEllison's Orange\u003c\/a\u003e in group D either side. Dust bareroot roots with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rootgrow-universal-friendly-mycorrhizae-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow\u003c\/a\u003e as you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Your Apple Tree from Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold trees since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your James Grieve is on MM106, and maidens are pre-pruned before despatch for the form you choose. Bareroot trees are guaranteed for 12 months, and so is a potted tree delivered leafless between November and March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs James Grieve an eating apple or a cooker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is an early dessert apple that can be cooked if you pick it before it is ripe, and it keeps its shape when cooked. Early windfalls make good juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes James Grieve need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is self-fertile and crops alone, though it does better with a partner. It is in group C, so partners come from groups B, C and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn MM106, about 4.5 metres tall and 4.5 across at maturity, whichever form you buy. All our apple trees are on MM106.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you pick James Grieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late September for eating, and earlier if you want sharp apples for cooking. Its season of use is September to October, and the fruit bruises easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good apple for the North?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits northerly, colder areas with high rainfall, and we recommend it for the North and for Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you train it as a cordon or espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a spur bearer, and it is suitable for all training forms. Buy a maiden: we pre-prune it before despatch for the form you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBareroot trees are delivered from November to April, while they are dormant. Pot-grown trees can be delivered and planted in any month when you find them in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963586302278,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Bush","offer_id":54963586335046,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-BU","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bareroot \/ Half-Standard","offer_id":54963586367814,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-1\/2","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999224025414,"sku":"MALUDOMJAMGR-7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/james-grieve-apples-fruit-1.jpg?v=1756060807"},{"product_id":"peasgood-nonsuch-apple-trees","title":"Peasgood Nonsuch Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch Apple trees bear lovely big fruit - in the book \"Mr Paul\" by Jonathan Cape, one character remarks of the \u003cstrong\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Capital! One of them makes a dumpling by itself.\" And he is right- it's a cooking apple that also makes a good eater once ripe. The young fruit tend to have a large red patch that breaks up into stripes as it ripens, finally becoming an attractive, even red and yellow apple. The flesh is soft, slightly sharp and very succulent, becoming a light and sweet purée when cooked. Like all apples, it is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch's\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers are white, a little larger than most and the buds are bright pink, making this tree a good choice for planting where it can be seen in flower. They're fairly vigorous with a spreading habit. Though fully hardy, the flowers of Peasgood Nonsuch can be damaged by late frosts in April - the stress of being thawed too quickly by the early morning sun causes them to die back. Some farmers use warm fans to stop the flowers freezing, but for the amateur it's better to try to plant them so the morning sun doesn't hit the trees until about 9.30am, this will give the flowers time to thaw out more gently. You can use a long bamboo stick to check the position of the sunlight when planning where to plant your Trees. In any case, it would take a -4 degree frost to kill all the flowers (an extremely rare occurrence in April, even in the North). We aren't sure about the parentage of Peasgood Nonsuch - all we know is that it was bred in Lincolnshire in the 1850's and has been used to breed six or seven other varieties. \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e in mid-September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Peasgood Nonsuch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always recommend a crab apple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet\u003c\/a\u003e they're the perfect pollinators and have good ornamental value too. If you would rather use another apple tree, Peasgood is just about mid- season and is compatible with any other fertile tree in the Early or Mid Season categories of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePeasgood Nonsuch Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MM106 group of rootstocks gives the home grower the widest range of manageable options, producing a 4 metre tree if left untrained. If space is an issue, you can take a maiden tree and grow it into a bush, cordon, fan or espalier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587154246,"sku":"MALUDOMPEANO-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999289823558,"sku":"MALUDOMPEANO-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/peasgood-nonsuch-apples-fruit.jpg?v=1755634650"},{"product_id":"tom-putt-apple-trees","title":"Tom Putt Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTom Putt Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePutt\u003c\/strong\u003e,also called Jeffreys Seedling or Ploughman, produces large, rather flattened red, shiny apples with the odd green patch. They're superb cookers, with a light flavour and melting-sweet texture, and an ideal choice for the \u003cstrong\u003esharp\u003c\/strong\u003e element in a blended cider. They're easy to press, making tangy rich flavoured juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tom Putt tree is a real trooper; it's vigorous, begins cropping young and bears large, steady harvests year in, year out on branches that have a spreading habit. \u003cbr\u003eTheir crowning glory in our book is that they're very resistant to scab, which is probably the biggest problem for people growing apples and pears in warmer, damper areas of Britain. \u003cbr\u003eIn a warm year, you might get some fruit at the end of August. They store well and should see you through till Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eall our apple trees \u003c\/a\u003eor read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/best-apple-tree-varieties-choose-guide-uk\"\u003eguide to buying the right apple tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking \u0026amp; Cider: Large full sharp, sweetens when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpur bearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf sterile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination Group C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores 1 - 2 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners for Tom Putt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrab apple trees are naturally the best pollinators, flowering long and hard enough to supply an orchard we recommend a breed like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/golden-hornet-crab-apple-trees-malus\"\u003eGolden Hornet.\u003c\/a\u003e If you would rather use another apple tree, any fertile variety in Groups B-D of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/fruit\/fruit-tree-cross-pollination-charts\"\u003eApple Tree Pollination\u003c\/a\u003e table will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTom Putt Rootstocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use MM106 rootstocks for all our apple trees because they're specifically bred for use in Britain and give you the most control over the shape of your tree they're dwarfing enough for fans, espaliers and cordons, while still allowing you to end up with a healthy 4-5 metre tree that you can drive a lawnmower underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unclear about fruit tree sizes take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-tree-sizes-delivery\"\u003eGuide to Fruit Tree Sizing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot \/ Maiden","offer_id":54963587580230,"sku":"MALUDOMTOMPU-MDN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ Bush 7.5 Litre Pot","offer_id":54999466836294,"sku":"MALUDOMTOMPU-Bush 7.5L","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/tom-putt-apples-fruit-3.jpg?v=1755634824"},{"product_id":"bardsey-island-apple-trees","title":"Bardsey Island Apple Trees","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBardsey Island Apple Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBardsey Island apple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e produce early-mid season, crisp, citrusy eating apples that are also pretty good for cooking to a puree. It's a good cropper, and is recommended for sites with poorer soil, and near the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see our full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Eating. Crisp and tangy. 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The mother tree was probably planted over 100 years ago, and was \"discovered\" in 1998 by Mr Ian Sturrock, growing flat against the wall of a house called Plas Bach on windswept \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bardsey.org\/\"\u003eBardsey Island\u003c\/a\u003e, just off the coast of northern Wales. With help from the Brogdale Trust, it has been named a unique variety and cuttings were taken to propagate the tree. \u003cbr\u003e The parent has been able to survive the salt winds on the island thanks to the shape of the house, which shelters it from the 2 main directions of the wind. Whenever one of its branches grows out beyond the shelter of the walls, it's quickly killed by the salt - a sort of natural pruning. 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The blossom is pretty and tends to last longer than on most apple trees. \u003cbr\u003eThe tree is a fairly light cropper, which makes it unpopular with farmers but is often ideal for the needs of the home grower - a large yield isn't much use if you can eat it all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapple trees\u003c\/a\u003e or see the full variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their flavour when fresh, they also make a great baking apple because they don't collapse when cooked and it retains its very special taste. On top of that, it can also be used to make cider. Unusually for a late apple, it doesn't store particularly well, only for about three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a triploid tree it does need a pollinating partner to ensure that it crops as well as it can. Any group E or D apple will do but a good combination might be to have an eater like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ellisons-orange-apple-trees\"\u003eEllisons Orange\u003c\/a\u003e which crops in September and a cooker like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/bramley-apple-trees\"\u003eBramley\u003c\/a\u003e which cooks to a fluffy purée. Finally, make use of that extended flowering period! Plant Orleans Reinette somewhere visible from the house so you can marvel at all that blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Bush to 3 m. 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