A self fertile tree which will produce apples without a partner tree. Perfect for limited space since only one tree is needed. Three varieties available.
Red Windsor
Cox Self Fertile
Falstaff
- No partner tree required
- Patio, Balcony or Garden
- Fruits in the first year
- Remains miniature
Red Windsor
It has a superb Cox-like flavour. Being self fertile it will produce apples without a partner. It's a heavy cropping variety. The fruit matures in late September; it is aromatic, juicy and sweet.
Cox Self Fertile
Identical to Cox's Orange Pippin except that it sets fruit on its own (self fertile). Regarded as the best of all apples; it has a superb flavour. Matures in October and keeps till December.
Falstaff
A modern English variety (1965), it is frost resistant and heavy cropping. The apples mature in late October and keep till Christmas. They are juicy with a superb flavour.
Miniature
CORONET is a true miniature apple tree. It may be planted in the
smallest space - mature height is only 5ft. (1.5m)
Fruiting
CORONETS bear fruit even in their first year. You may purchase
the tree in spring and pick fruit that autumn.
Garden or Patio
CORONETS can be grown in the garden soil or in a pot. Being
miniature they will not outgrow their pot and you can even take
the tree with you if you move!
Easy to Grow
CORONETS require almost no pruning and their small size makes
them easy to maintain.
Varieties
CORONETS offer a wide range of varieties, including types no
longer found in shops.
Attractive
CORONETS provide interest in the garden from spring till autumn;
you can watch the apples develop and pick them in peak condition
directly off the tree.
Gift
CORONETS make the ideal living gift: it is unique, original and
distinctive.
Pollination
The Solo Coronet is self fertile which means it will set it's
own crop of apples without a partner.
When to Plant
Coronets from garden centres (container grown) may be planted
at any time of year. Coronets by mail order (bare rooted) should
be planted between November and March.
Planting in Gardens
Prepare a hole twice the size of the pot. Drive in a tree stake
a little off centre. Tease out any matted roots. With the top of
the compost 15mm above surrounding soil tie tree firmly to stake.
If possible choose a sunny spot, sheltered from the prevailing
wind. If the soil is poor dig a large hole (1 m x 1 m x O.5m deep)
and fill it with good loam soil and/or planting compost. Coronets
grow satisfactorily in most garden soils. However wet soils
(subject to waterlogging) are unsuitable.
Planting in Tubs
Coronets are ideal for containers, you can have an apple tree
even if your soil is unsuitable. Pots should be at least 25 litre.
Plant firmly in fertilised compost with the old soil mark at the
top of the compost.
Watering
Water thoroughly after planting and in dry weather in the first
year. Trees in tubs must have moist compost throughout the year.
Staking
Coronets need permanent staking. Use a long lasting stake. Tie
the tree firmly using an adjustable strap tie or stretchable
material.
Feeding
Feed in March with a slow release fertiliser (available in most garden shops). Apply only sufficient for the tree: too much is worse than none at all.
Pests and Diseases
Most pests control each other in the garden. However greenfly
may need one spray. Apple scab is the main disease. Spray when
the tree comes into leaf and three to four times afterwards at
two to three week intervals. Do not spray at blossom time when
bees are active. The small compact Coronet is easy to spray.
Fruiting
To help the tree become established it is best to reduce the
number of apples to about six in the first year. Cut off any
other fruitlets in June. In following years remove fruitlets
to leave developing apples about 5cm [2ins] apart.
Pruning
Coronets require almost no pruning. If strong branches develop
they may be cut back in winter. Cut out any dead or diseased
branches.
