Somerset Redstreak
An early bittersweet cider apple.
Attractive shiny red apples, medium sized and conical.
Fallen fruits quick to deteriorate if not collected promptly.
Said to be a very old variety from south-east UK, planted extensively in orchards since 1970s. Can make a pleasant single variety cider, but best blended with sharper varieties.
M116 – Medium. Up to 3-4m (10-13
ft) high. Space trees 3.6m (12ft) with 4.5m (15ft) between the rows. Good for wet soil conditions. Start fruiting after 3-4 years.
MM106 – Semi vigorous. Up to 3-4m (10-13 ft) high. Space trees 3.6m (12ft) with 4.5m (15ft) between the rows. Good for half standards, espaliers, cordons. Start fruiting after 3-4 years.
M25 – Very vigorous. Up to 6m (20
ft) high. Space trees 4.5, (15 ft) with 6m (20ft) between the rows. Grow as full or half standard. Ideal in poorer soil in exposed sites. Start fruiting after 5-6 years.
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All of our trees are available for delivery bare rooted during the winter planting season, which runs from early December to late March.
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