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Stepover Apple 'Discovery'

Stepover Apple 'Discovery'

£44.95 44.95

Stepover on M26 rootstock | semi-trained (y-shaped) | bare root
Code: APS004£44.95
Pre-order for delivery late Nov/Dec.

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Malus domestica 'Discovery'

The most widely grown early dessert apple in the UK, raised in Essex c1949. Bright scarlet fruits. Crisp and juicy with a distinctive flavour. Stores very well for an early variety. Resistant to scab and mildew. Can be grown throughout the UK.

 

Supplied in a ‘Y’ shape with two main shoots that can be trained out in opposite directions at about 45-60cm (18-24in)  above the ground. On receipt you will need to tie the arms down gradually (in several stages) to a horizontal supporting framework (not supplied).

Bred in the U.K.  RHS Award of Garden Merit  RHS Perfect for Pollinators


Pollination: Group B.


Season: late Aug - Sept.


Tree Form: Stepover.

Stepovers are ideal for planting at the front of ornamental borders and vegetable plots to form a low edging that is both attractive and productive. Cultivated since Victorian times, they are basically one tier espaliers that are low enough to simply ‘step over’ where necessary.

 

Our Stepovers are supplied in a ‘Y’ shape with two main shoots that can be trained out in opposite directions at about 45-60cm (18-24in) above the ground. On receipt you will need to tie the arms down gradually (in several stages) to a horizontal supporting framework (not supplied). Allow 2.4-3.5m (8-12ft) total spread per tree.

 

If you are planning to plant a line of stepovers and it is important to you that they are all exactly the same height, we recommend that you purchase one year old maiden trees for training as stepovers. You can then train the trees in situ and achieve a uniform height. This cannot be guaranteed with our 'Y' shaped semi-trained trees.

 

Bare root trees are only available when they are fully dormant (usually from late November/December until late March). 
 

Don't forget to include a Gripple Wire Tensioning Kit on your order, the easy way to support stepover fruit trees. For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

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Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

 

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

 

We regret that we are no longer able to deliver to the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

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Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.
 
If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.
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Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.
 
Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.
 
Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 14 days of the order being placed.
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Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, figs, goji berries, grapes and saskatoons will normally be despatched within 10 days unless ordered with other soft fruit plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available.
 
Pot grown fruit trees and ornamental trees will usually be despatched within 10 days regardless of what other items are on the order.
 
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