Apple (Malus) Bardsey Bush - 12L

Description: Apple Bardsey is the ‘sainted’ apple which was found on Bardsey Island, off the west coast of Wales. This pink over cream skinned crisp apple has an extraodinary lemon scent and has a fine refreshing flavour. Also pleasant for eating fresh, can be juiced and cooks well to a sweet puree. A very attractive garden apple variety that looks especially stunning in the spring with it's light pink blossom and a good variety to plant in challenging areas accross the UK as it's very hardy. Found growing wild on the island of Bardsey (Welsh name Ynys Enlli) in 1998 by Andy Clarke. Introduced by nurseryman Ian Sturrock who sent them to the UK National Fruit Collection where they were identified as a unique variety and 'The rarest tree in the world'.

Root Stock: M26
Root Stock: M26
Semi Dwarf. Useful for those wanting a cmpact free-standing tree. There is enough vigour for covering walls as fan-trained trees and spur pruned forms such as traditional crodons. Requires support on most sites. Good for bush and cordons in limited spaces..

Planting Guide:
1. Choose a well drained position. Dig a square hole slightly larger than the pot, loosen the soil in the bottom.

2. Add some compost, a handful of bone meal or sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi over the root ball.

3. Make sure when planting that the trunk of the tree is not buried below the soil.

4. The tree stake should be at an angle, attached about 18 inches up the stem, with the stake on the side that the wind blows from, and the point of the stake driven into firm ground.

5. Note that the 3 ft diameter circle around the tree is free from grass, this means your tree is not competing with the grass for water.

6. The tree tie should be attached in a figure of eight, this provides a cushion between the stake and the stem of the tree.

7. Make sure your tree stays well-watered whilst it has leaves on and check the stake and tie are secure after blustery nights.