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Apple Malus Blenheim Orange

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Product Description

BLENHEIM ORANGE

Characteristics

A triploid apple, Blenheim Orange was discovered by Mr Kempster at Woodstock near Blenheim, England around 1740.

It is a large dual purpose apple, with a sweet crumbly texture, has an excellent nutty flavour that cooks to a stiff puree, perfect for making Apple Charlotte.
Attractive flushed striped skin with some russeting.

It is a good keeper. Best picked in October and used until January.

Rootstock
All of our apple trees are grown on the rootstock MM106; this is a semi vigorous stock that will grow to the ultimate height of 14 to 16 ft (4 metres).

Pollination
Because this apple is a triploid it requires two other non triploid apples to pollinate. Pollination group 3 so will cross pollinate with any apple in group 2, 3 and 4.

Did you know?

The popular pudding Apple Charlotte may have been named in honor of Queen Charlotte, who loved apples and supported English apple growers. Here is a recipe you may like to try.

6-7 slices of white bread
1oz / 25g butter
1lb / 450g apples, half Blenheim Orange and half Cox's
2oz / 50g brown sugar
Rind and juice of 1 lemon

Peel, core and slice the apples before stewing them with the sugar and a splash of water until soft.
While the apples are stewing, butter your pudding basin (or individual moulds). Slice the bread and remove the crusts.
Melt the butter in a shallow pan.
Dip each slice of bread into the melted butter and line the pudding basin. Press the slices well in to make sure there are no gaps. Keep back a slice for the top.

Features

Mature Height

Very Small up to 5 metres

Spread

0-5 metres

Shape / Habit

Open
Spreading

Growth Rate

Medium

Soil Type

All soil types

Sun Levels

Full sun

Difficulty / Hard to Grow

Medium

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Leaf Colour

Green

Flower Colour

White

Flowering Type

Single

Flowering Month

April
May

Uses

Garden Tree
Small garden Tree
City/Urban Sites
Country/Farmland
Encourages wildlife
Bee Friendly
Edible Fruit/Nuts

Fruit Pollination Group

Three

Fruiting Period

October

Fruit Attributes

Sweet
Dual purpose
Good Keeper

Fruit Pollination Type

Triploid

Fruit Storage Period

January
October
November
December

Fruit Colour

Red
Green

Fruit Size

Medium

Aftercare

For the continued healthy growth of your trees, shrubs or hedging it is vital that you follow the advice below.

Watering

The main reason that plants die within 12 months of having been planted is lack of water. It is essential throughout the spring and summer, to give a heavy enough watering to enable the water to penetrate right down to the deepest root level of the tree. In hot dry spells give the equivalent of 2 bucketfuls every three days.

Weed Control

One of the most common causes of lack of water is competition from grass. When trees are first establishing, the grass roots would be at the same level as the tree roots and are far more efficient at taking up water and thus choke the tree. It is vital that for at least 3 years after planting your tree or hedge has a circle or strip one metre wide completely free of grass.

  1. Mulch mats are an effective way to stop grass and weeds, although they will require a careful eye to make sure they continue to work. After clearing the ground around the tree, firmly fit the mat by tucking the edges into the soil and put a thick layer of bark mulch on top of this. Be careful not to allow the woodchip to touch the stem as it can cause rot.
  2. Weed killer is very effective, however it is harmful to the environment. Organic weed killers usually do not kill roots. Weed killer needs to be applied each year for the first 3 years, preferably when the tree is dormant, or just once before applying a mulch mat.
  3. Mowing or strimming is NOT an answer to the problem. Each time you mow, the grass will grow back more vigorously and strimming invariably leads to lacerated trunks.

Staking

If trees are not correctly secured they will rock in the planting pit. Roots not firmly in contact with the soil are unable to take up moisture and nutrients, resulting in die back or death of the tree. Check, particularly after windy weather, that stakes are still solidly in the ground keeping the base of the trunk firm. The purpose of the stakes is to anchor the roots. Flexing in the wind, higher up the trunk, is not necessarily a problem if the roots are firm.

Bellow is list of the correct system to use to secure your trees.

  • 40/60, 60/80, 80/100 whips - Unless rabbit/deer problem no need to stake.
  • 100/125, 125/150 1.2m Cane and Easi tie.
  • 150/175 1.2m square stake and a buckle tie and spacer.
  • 175/250, 6/8, 8/10 15L 1.65 Tree stake and a buckle tie and spacer.
  • All larger trees. 2 x 1.65 Tree stake and cross rail with 38mm cushion spacer and 1m of 38mm strapping.

Ties

Always use our recommended tree ties or strapping. These are designed and manufactured with the correct amount of give to hold the tree firm without strangling it. They should be checked at the end of each growing season for adjustment as the trunk thickens. Non proprietary materials such as baler twine will cut into the bark and should not be used.

Protection from Animal Damage

Rabbits, deer, sheep, cattle and horses can all potentially damage trees. Ask us for advice on the most appropriate guards for your trees or hedge. Squirrels are also a terrible pest when trees get to about 20ft tall but there is no protection available.

Are the delivery costs the same no matter how many plants I order?

Yes the delivery costs are the same no matter how many plants you have on your order. They are worked out based on your distance from our nursery and can be found here.

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