Malus domestica 'Kidd's Orange Red' Apple Tree (12-Litre Pot)

An easy to grow and reliable apple tree, the Malus domestica 'Kidd's Orange Red' Apple Tree, also known as ‘Doctor Kidd’s’, produces a delicious, sweet-tasting dessert apple that is best enjoyed when eaten straight from the tree in November.

In addition to its mouthwatering fruit, this tree has beautiful pale pink flowers that look magnificent and are a great way to attract bees and other pollinators into your garden. This has been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society who have added it to their Plants for Pollinators Collection.

As the flowers fade, the fruit starts to grow and appears in a mixture of green, orange, red and yellow hues as it matures. Once ripe the yellow skin has delightful red and orange patches that add wonderful colour to the winter garden.

This apple tree is easy to grow and reliable in the garden and has received the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. This recognises its consistent growth and good pest and disease resistance. So, you have peace of mind that you will enjoy this tree for many years to come.

To get the most from this tree plant it in a bright and sunny position, in moist but well drained soil. It is fully hardy and suited to the UK climate but it will grow best in a sheltered position in the garden.

The 'Kidd's Orange Red' Apple Tree is available on different rootstocks to suit a variety of gardens. The rootstock controls the rate of growth so you can choose one most suited to the area you wish to plant in. The rootstock also ensures the tree fruits earlier than when grown on its own roots.

M26 is a semi-dwarf variety that is suitable for smaller gardens, where space is at a premium. This rootstock grows to a mature height of 2.5m (8ft) after 10 years.

MM106 is a semi-vigorous variety that is commonly one of the largest rootstocks available. It is best suited to large gardens, where space is not an issue. This rootstock grows to a mature height of 3.5m (11ft) after 10 years.

Product details

• Rootstock: M26, MM106
• Size: 12-Litre Pot
• Flowers: Pale pink
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, but preferably find a sheltered spot
• Fruiting season: Late October, November
• Pollination: Group 3 – requires a pollinator
• Features: Produces sweet, crisp tasting fruit
• Royal Horticultural Society Plants for Pollinators Collection
• Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit

To ensure good pollination and a good crop, apple trees require two or more different cultivars from the same Flowering Group.

Some cultivars are triploid. This means they require two non-triploid cultivars for good pollination.