Malus d. 'James Grieve' (Pleached) Winter fiery red in autumn

fiery red in autumn

A handsome cultivar of hornbeam representing a good middleground between the straight species and the very upright 'Fastigiata'

Does well in most areas

to be followed by green

as do its tiny spring flowers

Malus d. 'James Grieve' (Pleached) Winter fiery red in autumnCulinary and dessert apple raised by James Greive in Edinburgh 1893. Fruit is red flush, stripes over pale green yellow. Savoury, juicy, crisp yet melting flesh with strong acidity which later mellows. Early picked fruit makes excellent 'stewed apple'. Flowering group C, partially self fertile. Rootstock: 'Bittenfelder Seedling' and Malus type 4.