Overview
Malus 'James Grieve' is a spreading branched deciduous tree in the genus Malus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Malus 'James Grieve' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained loam soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include orchard, garden tree, cooking apple and eating apple.
About
A medium-sized apple tree producing medium to large, round, yellow-green apples flushed with red. The fruit is juicy and aromatic, suitable for eating fresh and cooking.
About the genus
Malus is a genus of about 32–57 species of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae, including the domesticated orchard apple, crab apples, and wild apples.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Malus
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- neutral to slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Malus 'James Grieve' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- deciduous tree
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- orchard, garden tree, cooking apple, eating apple
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Malus 'James Grieve'
- Cultivation
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Regular watering during dry periods. Benefit from annual feeding and mulching.
- Pruning
- Annual pruning in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.
- Propagation
- grafting onto rootstocks
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Woolly aphid, Rosy apple aphid, Fruit tree red spider mite, Codling moth, Apple sawfly, Apple leaf-mining moth, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Apple scab, Apple canker, Blossom wilt, Brown rot, Fireblight, Honey fungus, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Malus 'James Grieve'?
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Regular watering during dry periods. Benefit from annual feeding and mulching.
Where is the best place to plant Malus 'James Grieve'?
Malus 'James Grieve' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Malus 'James Grieve' need?
Malus 'James Grieve' grows best in well-drained loam soil. It prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Malus 'James Grieve'?
Annual pruning in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.
Is Malus 'James Grieve' hardy in the UK?
Malus 'James Grieve' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Malus 'James Grieve'?
Grafting onto rootstocks.
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More in the Malus genus
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- Malus domestica 'Fair Maid of Devon' (Cider)
- Malus domestica 'Lady Hollendale' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Llwyd Hanner Goch' (D)
- Malus domestica 'Sussex Mother' (C/D)
- Malus domestica 'Veitch's Perfection' (C/D)
- Malus domestica Redlove Circe ('Lureprec'PBR) (Redlove Series) (C/D)