Malus domestica - Old apple tree ‘James Grieve’ - Rootstock M111 - 45L pot - approx. 2m

These ‘old’ apple trees provide instant mature structure, character and yield in the garden; full-grown specimens in ample pots, ready for immediate planting.

The Malus domestica ‘James Grieve’ is a classic Scottish apple variety known for its juicy, soft and mildly fresh apples with a delicious aromatic flavour. The variety is versatile: perfect for eating fresh, but also excellent for juice, purée and baking. This old apple tree comes at a height of about 2 metres, raised in a 45 litre pot at rootstock M111. This powerful rootstock ensures a deep and stable root system, strong growth and a durable, vital tree that lasts a long time.

The James Grieve flowers profusely in spring with white to soft pink blossoms that attract many bees. Harvesting falls in the late summer, where the tree produces medium-sized, pale yellow apples with a soft texture and a fresh, mildly acidic flavour. This variety is partly self-pollinating, but gives significantly higher yields with suitable pollinators such as ‘Elstar’, ‘Cox Orange’ or ‘Groninger Kroon’.

This apple tree is hardy, resistant to changing weather conditions and prefers to stand on a sunny, fertile and well-drained soil. The vigour of the M111 rootstock makes this variety robust, durable and suitable for both gardens and orchards. Thanks to its mature age, the tree delivers fruit immediately and adds body and character to the garden.

For safe transport, these heavy trees are shipped on a pallet.

Advantages:
Large, mature apple tree (approx. 2 m high)
Rootstock M111: vigorous, durable and deep-rooting
Juicy, fresh-aromatic James Grieve apples
Beautiful spring blooms, bee-friendly
Hardy and easy-care
Securely shipped on pallet

Why choose this old fruit tree?
✔ Classic, versatile apple variety for fresh and processing
✔ Robust growth and long life thanks to rootstock M111
✔ Immediately mature tree with fast yield
✔ Hardy and suitable for a variety of soil types

Bloom & Fruits:
Flowering in April-May; harvest in August-September. The apples are juicy, soft and aromatic, excellent for both fresh use and processing.

Pitch & care:
Sunny position; nutritious, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting. Annual winter pruning promotes an open crown and increases fruit yield. Pollinators recommended.

Specifications at a glance
- Height on delivery: approx. 2 m
- Pot size: 45 L
- Rootstock: M111
- Flowering: April-May
- Harvest: August-September
- Port de la plante : old tree structure, vigorously growing
- Suitable for: garden, yard, orchard

Our James Grieve on M111 is a strong, productive and characterful tree that adds instant value to the garden. (Delivered tree may differ slightly from photo).