Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: James Grieve
Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: James Grieve
James Grieve Apple Tree - Malus domestica for sale.
Grow the reliable James Grieve apple, perfect for difficult locations. A great option for challenging gardens, this hardy variety produces consistent heavy crops. The apples are yellow with speckled and striped deep orange-red patterns. The fruit has a softer texture and is both juicy and tangy in flavour. James Grieve performs particularly well in 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. Position in full sun with some shelter if possible. Plant with another Group 3 apple (such as Cox's Orange Pippin, Discovery, or Katy) for cross-pollination. Water regularly for the first two seasons. Feed with balanced fertiliser in early spring. Prune in winter when dormant.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in autumn or early spring in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun with some shelter if possible. Plant with another Group 3 apple (such as Cox's Orange Pippin, Discovery, or Katy) for cross-pollination. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, incorporate compost, firm well and water thoroughly. Stake for two years. Mulch around the base. Water regularly for the first two seasons and during dry spells. Feed with balanced fertiliser in early spring. Prune in winter when dormant.
Size & Specification
Supplied in a 10L pot. Ultimate height 4-5m, spread 3-4m. Pollinator Group 3 — requires a nearby apple in the same or adjacent group. Harvest September onwards. Growth rate moderate.
Delivery & Dispatch
Supplied as a pot-grown tree in a 10L pot, available year-round subject to stock. Dispatched via overnight courier. Dispatch notification with tracking sent when your order is on its way. Contact us if you require a specific delivery date.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Apple blossom in spring is one of the most valuable sources of nectar and pollen for bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators. Fallen and overripe fruit in autumn provides food for blackbirds, thrushes, wasps, butterflies, and small mammals including hedgehogs. The deciduous canopy supports a wide range of insects and provides nesting cover for garden birds.