Espalier or fan trees are used against a wall; you will need not less than 180 x 180cm’s for a fan or espalier tree. Please note we do not supply ready trained trees; this Lord Lambourne is a young tree suitable for training yourself, in situ. Such trees usually settle to cropping within 2 or 3 seasons
One of the ‘famous names’ in garden apples, this Worcester Pearmain x James Grieve cross was introduced in 1923.
Lord Lambourne Apple tree – Season:
Lord Lambourne can be harvested late September for use until mid November.
Lord Lambourne - appearance:
Lord Lambourne is a medium sized circular apple of greenish gold with a bright red flush and stripes. Nicely scented when ripe.
Lord Lambourne apple trees – flavour:
A good marriage of the two parents; largely sweet and juicy with a lightly fruity taste but does also have the balancing acidity of James Grieve.
Uses:
Usually eaten as dessert.
Cropping & Growth
Low to medium vigour.
Lord Lambourne - Pollination: ‘A’ pollination group, use varieties with the same or adjacent groups to pollinate successfully. Here are some suggested varieties:
Idared
Egremont Russet
Granny Smith
Christmas Pearmain
Beauty of Bath
Irish Peach
