Direct Plants Lordy Derby Apple Tree 4-5ft Bare Root Fruit Tree by Direct Plants

From Direct Plants, the Lord Derby Apple Tree is supplied as a bare root fruit tree at approximately 4–5ft tall, chosen for its traditional British cooking-apple character. Valued for its sharp flavour and reliable cropping, it produces large green apples with firm flesh that break down well when cooked, making it a practical choice for pies, crumbles, sauces and preserves.

Grown on MM106 (semi-dwarf) rootstock, this variety has an expected mature size of approx. 10–13ft (3–4m), helping to keep it manageable in the garden. Fruits are typically ready for harvest from early autumn, and the tree performs well across a wide range of garden conditions, suiting gardens, allotments and orchards.

Key features

• Traditional British cooking apple variety with a sharp flavour
• Produces large green apples with firm flesh that breaks down well when cooked
• Typically ready for harvest from early autumn
• Supplied as a bare root tree at approximately 4–5ft tall
• Rootstock: MM106 (semi-dwarf)
• Expected mature size: approx. 10–13ft (3–4m)
• Suitable for gardens, allotments and orchards

What's included

• 1 bare root Lord Derby apple tree, approx. 4–5ft tall
• Clearly labelled variety
• Roots wrapped in moist compost to maintain freshness

Care

Soak roots in water for 1–2 hours before planting, then plant with the graft union just above soil level and water thoroughly. Stake if required in exposed areas, mulch to retain moisture (keeping mulch clear of the trunk), and water regularly during the first growing season.

Product Attributes

• Container Type: Bare Root
• Quantity: 1
• Tree Type: Apple

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