Red Falstaff Apple
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SKU: Red-Falstaff-Apple-12pot
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The 'Red Falstaff' apple is a late-season dessert apple known for its heavy cropping and excellent taste. It features crisp, juicy flesh with a well-balanced fruity flavor. This apple is self-fertile and falls into pollination group 3, making it a versatile choice for gardens. The tree is moderately vigorous, making it relatively easy to manage.
As a sport of the 'Falstaff' cultivar, 'Red Falstaff' has distinctive characteristics, including a red-flushed skin when ripe. The fruit itself is a vibrant mix of red and greenish-yellow hues. It is particularly praised for its taste, described as fruity, crisp, and very juicy, making it suitable for home-juicing.
The history of 'Red Falstaff' dates back to its development at the East Malling Research Station in Kent. Recognized for its merits, the apple received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. This accolade signifies its outstanding performance in UK gardens.
This apple variety is not only delicious but also practical, as it is noted for being one of the heaviest yielding varieties. Additionally, 'Red Falstaff' apples have good storage capabilities, allowing them to be enjoyed throughout the winter. The recommendation for every garden underscores its suitability for a wide range of growing conditions and its ability to thrive in the UK.
As a sport of the 'Falstaff' cultivar, 'Red Falstaff' has distinctive characteristics, including a red-flushed skin when ripe. The fruit itself is a vibrant mix of red and greenish-yellow hues. It is particularly praised for its taste, described as fruity, crisp, and very juicy, making it suitable for home-juicing.
The history of 'Red Falstaff' dates back to its development at the East Malling Research Station in Kent. Recognized for its merits, the apple received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. This accolade signifies its outstanding performance in UK gardens.
This apple variety is not only delicious but also practical, as it is noted for being one of the heaviest yielding varieties. Additionally, 'Red Falstaff' apples have good storage capabilities, allowing them to be enjoyed throughout the winter. The recommendation for every garden underscores its suitability for a wide range of growing conditions and its ability to thrive in the UK.
May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars
May be susceptible to apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, honey fungus and powdery mildews
Fruit Ready to Pick: September
Red Falstaff Apple
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The 'Red Falstaff' apple is a late-season dessert apple known for its heavy cropping and excellent taste. It features crisp, juicy flesh with a well-balanced fruity flavor. This apple is self-fertile and falls into pollination group 3, making it a versatile choice for gardens. The tree is moderately vigorous, making it relatively easy to manage.
As a sport of the 'Falstaff' cultivar, 'Red Falstaff' has distinctive characteristics, including a red-flushed skin when ripe. The fruit itself is a vibrant mix of red and greenish-yellow hues. It is particularly praised for its taste, described as fruity, crisp, and very juicy, making it suitable for home-juicing.
The history of 'Red Falstaff' dates back to its development at the East Malling Research Station in Kent. Recognized for its merits, the apple received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. This accolade signifies its outstanding performance in UK gardens.
This apple variety is not only delicious but also practical, as it is noted for being one of the heaviest yielding varieties. Additionally, 'Red Falstaff' apples have good storage capabilities, allowing them to be enjoyed throughout the winter. The recommendation for every garden underscores its suitability for a wide range of growing conditions and its ability to thrive in the UK.
As a sport of the 'Falstaff' cultivar, 'Red Falstaff' has distinctive characteristics, including a red-flushed skin when ripe. The fruit itself is a vibrant mix of red and greenish-yellow hues. It is particularly praised for its taste, described as fruity, crisp, and very juicy, making it suitable for home-juicing.
The history of 'Red Falstaff' dates back to its development at the East Malling Research Station in Kent. Recognized for its merits, the apple received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. This accolade signifies its outstanding performance in UK gardens.
This apple variety is not only delicious but also practical, as it is noted for being one of the heaviest yielding varieties. Additionally, 'Red Falstaff' apples have good storage capabilities, allowing them to be enjoyed throughout the winter. The recommendation for every garden underscores its suitability for a wide range of growing conditions and its ability to thrive in the UK.
May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars
May be susceptible to apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, honey fungus and powdery mildews
Fruit Ready to Pick: September
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Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate to High/ Moderate
Spaced Apart
3-4.5m (10-15ft)
Pollination Group
3
Overall Height
Semi dwarf 2.5 - 3.5m (8-12ft)
Species
Root Stock
- M26 semi dwarf
Fruits ready to be picked
September