Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: Katy

Katy Apple Tree - Malus Domestica

Grow the striking Katy apple with its bright pinkish-red colour. This vigorous dessert apple tree produces consistent heavy crops of eye-catching fruit. The apples are prominently a striking and bright pinkish-red colour with juicy white flesh that has a sweet but slightly tangy flavour. Its attractive pink-white blossom in spring adds ornamental value, making it both a productive and beautiful addition to your garden.

Key Features

• Striking Appearance: Bright pinkish-red apples create visual impact
• Heavy Cropping: Produces consistent, abundant crops
• Delicious Flavour: Juicy white flesh with sweet, slightly tangy taste
• Beautiful Blossom: Pink-white flowers in spring create a stunning display
• Early to Late Harvest: Crops from very early to late autumn
• Hardy: Vigorous and reliable in UK conditions
• Pollinator Group 3: Requires another pollinator for fruit production

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 4-8m
Ultimate Spread: 4-8m
Pollinator Group: Group 3 (requires pollinator)
Harvest Time: Early to late autumn
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Position: Full sun, some shelter preferred
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 protected from cold winds and late frosts. Plant with another apple in group 3 (such as Cox's Orange Pippin, Discovery, or James Grieve) 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. Thin fruit in June if crops are very heavy to ensure good-sized apples.

Perfect For

• Home fruit growing and kitchen gardens
• Eating fresh as a dessert fruit
• Medium to large gardens
• Adding spring blossom to gardens
• Extended harvest season
• Reliable fruit production
• Gardens seeking attractive fruit

Why Choose Katy?

Katy is valued for its striking appearance, heavy cropping, and extended harvest period. The bright pinkish-red apples are not only delicious but also visually appealing. The vigorous growth and reliable cropping make it an excellent choice for gardeners wanting abundant harvests of attractive, flavourful apples.

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