APPLE MAGNUS SUMMER SURPRISE SEMI DWARF

General information
A TASMANIAN ORIGINIAL

Deep-pink coloured flesh
Early summer fruit - one of the earliest apples to ripen
Rose-red fruit that follows purple/pink spring blossom
All parts of the tree, including flowers, branches and fruit have red-purple colouring
Bred in Australia-s -Apple Isle-, Tasmania
Heavy Cropping variety

The bright and shiny skin of this vibrant red apple would be enough to tempt the likes of Cinderella and Eve, but the outside is but the beginning! Bite into the rose-red skin to reveal the deep-pink coloured flesh inside, so remarkable you will think you-re in a fairy-tale. Bred by Bob Magnus, Tasmania-s own heritage apple expert, imagine the wonderous culinary creations you can make with this unique and novel apple.

Pollinating partners include: Granny Smith, Jonathan, Cox's Orange Pippin, Fuji, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious and Gala
Care

Apples are hardy trees that will survive in tough conditions once established. In order to get the best crop, it is best to prune young trees to create an open canopy of strong branches that can support heavy future crops. After 3-4 years, prune lighting in summer to control keep the tree to a manageable size and so you can net the tree to keep birds from your crop. Fertilise in spring and autumn and provide supplementary irrigation in the heat of summer for best yields. This variety has proven to be very disease resistent and displays vigorous growth. Trees are grafted on M26 rootstock, a dwarfing rootstock ideal for espalier and small gardens. Trees grown on this rootstock generally fruit from 2-3 years of age.
Suggested uses

Perfect for espalier
Home orchard tree
Crisp and sweet eating apple ideal for home gardens
Makes a rosy-red -Ros Cider-