'Herefordshire Russet' Apple Tree

Has good resistance to most problems but you should take time to prune to increase air flow. This will prevent the build up of bacterial disease. Keep an eye out for fire blight or apple scab - these are more rare but require further action.MORE

Water in thoroughly when planting. For bare root trees, you won't need to water regularly going forward, only water in dry spells when needed. You should be able tell because the leaves will start to wilt and droop. If a container grown tree, it will need more watering until its roots are established. It should be watered every other day or so for the first few months. Then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year it should have a established enough root system to support itself, just water when required as explained above for bare roots. When watering a tree it is important to give a good soaking. It is better to water heavy and less frequently than little and often as this encourages the roots to grow down into the ground.

Full sun means receiving direct sun for more than 6 hours each day during the spring/summer

Prefers fertile well draining soil, can also tolerate clay soil but you will need to take some steps to improve drainage in the winter

Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!