Herefordshire Redstreak Apple

Heredfordshire Redstreak was a very early cider apple variety considered the finest of its day. It was raised by Lord Scudamore in the1600’s from a pip he brought back from France when he was Ambassador. An attractive smallish apple with as it name suggests brightly coloured redstreaks over a pale yellow background, it produces plenty of prettily coloured pale pink juice with a high specific gravity. The resulting cider is classed as bittersweet and therefore has a high alcoholic content (11%).

Our Apple Heredfordshire Redstreak bare rooted trees are lifted at the start of the bare root season in November, when the apple trees become dormant, and made available through to March the following year. This period is the ideal time for economical planting. You will however have to wait a year to pick your crop as bare root trees cannot be picked in their first year. For all year round planting why not choose from our selection of container grown apple trees. They do cost more but are older, more established and ready to crop.
 
We use and recommend planting with friendly myccorrhizal fungi such as Rootgrow. This helps to produce a stronger root system thereby aiding establishment. We also use and can supply Blood, Fish and Bone - a tried and trusted natural all round fertilizer. Alternatively, to help give your tree the best start you can incorporate our carefully blended mix of compost to help give your tree all the vital nutrients and minerals it needs to flourish in your garden. It is good practice to firmly secure and support your tree with a good stake and tie to aid in its establishment. Download our planting guide to help you with any questions that you may have or call us on the number below and we will be pleased to help. 

 

Rootstock	Our Apple trees are grown on MM106 rootstocks
Use	Cider
Harvest Time	September
Pollination Group	5

	Bare Root Maiden	A young single stemmed first year tree	£15.50
	Bare Root Feathered Maiden	A second year or older tree, pruned to create multiple small side branches	£19.75
	Bare Root Half Standard	An establishing tree with a clear stem, older than a feathered. It has been pruned and worked in the nursery by skilled hands to start creating the crown of the tree. A good ready shaped and finished tree for you to enjoy.	£32.00
	10 Litre Pot	Our youngest pot grown tree that is most economical for all year around planting, also ready to fruit and crop	£38.00