Apple - Sam Young

£28.00 - £41.00
Highly esteemed Irish variety, first exhibited in 1818. Small heavily russeted fruit with a slight orange blush, which have an intense sweet-sharp flavour. Quite nutty in texture. Stores well, although the fruit can crack so mulch the tree well or keep well-watered. Disease resistant and able to cope with wet conditions make it a good choice for the west of the country.

For help with choosing the correct rootstock for your needs, please click here A Guide to Rootstocks

For help with choosing the correct size and shape, please click here A Guide to Fruit Tree Shapes
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Details

Type: 
Dessert
Ready to pick: 
October
Use fruit: 
December - February
Pollination: 
Group A (self-sterile)
Botanic Name: 
Malus domestica 'Sam Young'
Originated: 
Kilkenny,Ireland (1818)

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Description

Description

Highly esteemed Irish variety, first exhibited in 1818. Small heavily russeted fruit with a slight orange blush, which have an intense sweet-sharp flavour. Quite nutty in texture. Stores well, although the fruit can crack so mulch the tree well or keep well-watered. Disease resistant and able to cope with wet conditions make it a good choice for the west of the country.

For help with choosing the correct rootstock for your needs, please click here A Guide to Rootstocks

For help with choosing the correct size and shape, please click here A Guide to Fruit Tree Shapes
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