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Sam Young

A small tasty sweet sharp apple with a cinamon russet skin.

Origin: Ireland, 1818

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

British-grown UK flag All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. More ...

Sam Young 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
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £25.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenMM111Vigorous £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenM25Very vigorous £25.00
< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Characteristics of Sam Young apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRusset
FlavourFruit drop
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeEarly/Mid Oct
Season of useDec-Feb
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitSpreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Disease resistanceScab - Resistant
Mildew - Resistant
Canker - Resistant
Suitable forWet Regions
Pollination date9
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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