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Caroline

Caroline
A sweet late dessert apple from Norfolk.

Origin: Norfolk UK, 1822

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

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Caroline 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

History and description of Caroline

Arose before 1822 in Lord Suffield's Garden at Blickling, Norfolk, UK and was named after his wife. Medium sized, flat shaped fruit. Red stripes over yellow skin often with poor colour. Firm, crisp, sweet flesh.

Characteristics of Caroline apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeMid Sep
Season of useOct-Dec
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date13
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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