{"product_id":"sunset-apple-tree","title":"'Sunset' Apple Tree (12-Litre Pot)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e 'Sunset' Apple Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e was created in England at the end of the First World War. Golden in colour with red flushes, 'Sunset' provides an excellent alternative to Cox's Orange Pippin. Easy to grow and with a high yield, this apple is a reliable, disease resistant variety. Its small size makes it a fine choice for cider brewing and juicing too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset is available on different rootstocks to suit a range of gardens. The rootstock controls the rate of growth so you can choose a rootstock suitable to where you would like to plant your tree. The rootstock also ensures the tree fruits earlier than when grown on its own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM26\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMM106\u003c\/strong\u003e is a semi-vigorous variety that is commonly one of the largest rootstock 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRootstock: M26, MM106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruiting Season: Mid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParentage: Cox's Orange Pippin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Flowering Group 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure good pollination and a good crop, apple trees require two or more different cultivars from the same Flowering Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome cultivars are triploid. This means they require two non-triploid cultivars for good pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"M26","offer_id":56082203345221,"sku":"1010250","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"MM106","offer_id":56082203377989,"sku":"1010231","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/974bfc6c-Apple_Sunset_close-up-1.jpg?v=1761657402","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/sunset-apple-tree","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}