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Introduced in 1980, Saturn (Malus domestica 'Saturn') is the result of a cross between the apple varieties Falstaff x Cox's Orange Pippin. Very resistant to scab. Saturn produces heavy crops of attractive, red blushed, conical apples, which are juicy, crisp and refreshing. Not particularly aromatic.
Month of Picking: September
Type of Apple: Eating
Self-fertile/Not self-fertile: This apple is self-fertile so does not require another apple to act as a pollination partner.
This apple is in flowering period is C3, so will act as a pollination partner to other apples in the C4 or C2 categories.
Choosing the type of tree and rootstock:
Semi-Dwarf Rootstock M26 (Bush), supplied at a height of between 1.25 metres and 1.50 metres and the tree will reach an approximate height of 3.0 metres
Semi-Vigorous Rootstock MM106 (Bush), supplied at a height of between 1.25 and 1.50 metres and the tree will reach an approximate height of 3.6 metres
Please tell us at checkout when ordering this apple which tree type and rootstock you require.
Quick Fruit Tree Links
Take a look at our TOP SELLING FRUIT TREES, Wet ground issues then choose a PEAR TREE first, followed by APPLE TREES. For more information on pollination please look at POLLINATION EXPLAINED or choosing the CORRECT POLLINATION PARTNER
Fruit Tree Life Expectancy
Most fruit trees will give you AT LEAST 40 years of fruit. Pears can go to 70. Records of 200 year old trees exist but this is the exception, not the rule.
