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Red James Grieve

A more highly coloured sport of James Grieve.

Origin: Essex UK, 1922

Pollination: Red James Grieve is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Red James Grieve apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock

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History and description of Red James Grieve

A more highly coloured sport of James Grieve found 1922 in the orchards of W P Seabrook. See James Grieve for further details.

Characteristics of Red James Grieve apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourFlushed
FlavourSubacid
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeEarly/Mid Sep
Season of useSep-Oct
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitSpreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingHeavy
Disease resistanceCanker - Susceptible
Mildew - Resistant
Pollination date10
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ParentageJames Grieve
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