What Is The Coronet | F.A.Q. | Attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions and answers on growing Coronet on your patio or in your garden. If you have other queries on Coronet e-mail us your question and we will reply as quickly as possible.
Q. How does Coronet crop immediately?
A. We encourage development of fruit buds in the nursery.
Q. Is Coronet GM [genetically modified]?
A. No, it is a perfectly natural tree.
Q. Do the apples taste well?
A. Yes, the apples have much better flavour than the forced commercial fruit in supermarkets.
Q. Is Coronet a new breed of apple tree?
A. No, it is a normal apple tree developed into a miniature in the nursery.
Q. Will it revert to a 'normal' tree?
A. No, it will remain miniature.
Q. How long will Coronet last?
A. Fifteen to twenty years in the garden and ten to twelve years in pots.
Q. How many apples will it produce?
A. Usually fifteen to twenty after the first year.
Q. Are the apples miniature?
A. No, the apples are normal sized fruit.
Q. Should potted trees be re-potted?
A. Yes, re-pot in new compost every two or three years.
Q. Is Coronet very prone to disease?
A. Not any more so than 'normal' apple trees.
Q. Will normal apple trees pollinate Coronet
A. Yes, provided the flowering periods coincide; see pollination.
Coronets are available at garden centres in Ireland and the U.K. and by mail order.
