Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: James Grieve

James Grieve Apple Tree - Malus Domestica

Grow the reliable James Grieve apple, perfect for difficult locations. This is a great option for gardens in challenging locations, being a reliable and hardy variety with consistent and heavy crops. The apples are yellow with speckled and striped deep orange-red patterns, creating an attractive appearance. The fruit has a softer texture and is both juicy and tangy in flavour. As a tree, it performs better in more northern areas, making it ideal for Scottish and northern English gardens.

Key Features

• Perfect for Northern Areas: Performs exceptionally well in colder, northern regions
• Reliable Cropping: Consistent and heavy crops year after year
• Attractive Fruit: Yellow with speckled and striped deep orange-red patterns
• Juicy and Tangy: Softer texture with excellent flavour
• Best Eaten Fresh: Perfect for eating straight from the tree
• Hardy: Reliable in challenging conditions
• Pollinator Group 3: Requires another pollinator for fruit production

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 4-5m
Ultimate Spread: 3-4m
Pollinator Group: Group 3 (requires pollinator)
Harvest Time: September onwards
Growth Rate: Moderate
Position: Full sun, some shelter advised
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Plant in autumn or early spring in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun in a sheltered spot if possible. Plant with another apple in group 3 (such as Cox's Orange Pippin, Discovery, or Katy) for cross-pollination. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons and during dry spells in summer. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in winter when dormant to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.

Perfect For

• Northern gardens and challenging locations
• Eating fresh as a dessert fruit
• Small to medium gardens
• Scottish and northern English gardens
• Difficult growing conditions
• Adding spring blossom to gardens
• Reliable fruit production

Why Choose James Grieve?

James Grieve is the perfect choice for northern areas and challenging locations where other varieties might struggle. Its reliability, hardiness, and consistent cropping make it an excellent choice for gardeners in colder regions. The juicy, tangy fruit is best eaten fresh, providing delicious apples from September onwards.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality fruit trees for UK gardens.