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apple 'Kidd's Orange Red'

Malus domestica 'Kidd's Orange Red' (D)

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Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Kidd's Orange Red' is a dessert apple that can grow to 2.5-8m in height and width, depending on the rootstock. Pale pink flowers are followed by fruit that can be used from November to January

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

Suitable for all training forms. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius. For cultivation details see apple cultivation. Thin fruit as required

Pruning

Regular pruning required see apple pruning; spur bearing

Propagation

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

Fairly susceptible to powdery mildews. May be affected by apple canker, apple scab, blossom wilt and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerCity Courtyard

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