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apple 'Discovery'

Malus domestica 'Discovery' (D)

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Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Discovery' is a dessert apple that has a fairly compact habit. It can grow to 2.5-8m in height and width, depending on the rootstock. White flowers are followed by fruit that can be used from August to September

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Fairly compact cultivar suitable for all training forms. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius - apple cultivation. Fruit thinning may be needed. Visit our Grow Your Own guide to apples

Pruning

Regular pruning required - apple pruning. It is a partial tip bearer

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding or grafting onto a clonal rootstock for fruit. The rootstock used will largely determine the size of the tree

Pests

Aphids, woolly aphid, rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, mussel scale, codling moth and caterpillars are the main pests on edible apples

Diseases

Good general resistance to disease in particular to apple scab and powdery mildews. May be affected by apple canker and honey fungus.

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years