Stepover trees are used primarily for edging a border or pathway or to divide the kitche/vegetable garden. These very tiny trees are just 18” in height with two side laterals from the main stem forming a capital ‘T’ shape. The stepover tree is an ormamental addition to your garden and these trees are grown on the smallest avaailable rootstock, M27. Plant 120-150cm’s apart. Crimson Queening is an interesting old variety from 1831 that is ideal for those who prefer apples with a yielding texture. Sometimes known as Crimson Quoining. Crimson Queening – Season: Suitable for eating from early September and will keep until October. Crimson Queening – appearance: Lives up to it’s name, the fruits are medium to large in size and almost entirely covered in a rich, shining dark red. Crimson Queening – flavour Creamy white inside, the texture is tender and juicy, as befits an apple with a distinctly scented, floral quality to it’s flavour. Uses: Dessert use only. Very ornamental fruits. Cropping & Growth Low to medium vigour, slightly spreading habit. . Crimson Queening - Pollination: Pollination group ‘C’ so pollinate with varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some good suggested pollinators: American Mother Bountiful Allington Pippin Charles Ross Court of Wick
