{"product_id":"apple-malus-bramleys-seedling-bush-12l-container-m26","title":"Apple (Malus) Bramley's Seedling — Bush, 12L Container, M26","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBramley's Seedling is Britain's best-loved cooking apple and one of the most famous apples in the world. Its story began in 1809 in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, when a young Mary Ann Brailsford planted a handful of apple pips in her family's garden. The cottage was later bought by a local butcher, Matthew Bramley. When a young nurseryman, Henry Merryweather, asked to propagate the tree in the 1850s, Bramley agreed on condition that the apple carry his name. More than two centuries on, the variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe large, flattish green apples are often flushed with red on the sunny side. Their sharp flesh cooks down to the light, golden, fluffy purée that traditional English recipes call for, making them the classic choice for crumbles, pies, sauces and chutneys. Pick the fruit in October, and stored somewhere cool it will keep until March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis bush tree has a short trunk and an open, branching crown. It is grafted onto the semi-dwarfing M26 rootstock, which reins in Bramley's naturally vigorous habit and makes it a more manageable size for an average garden. Expect a mature height of around 3–4m, though regular winter pruning keeps it smaller. Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, allowing around 3.5m between trees. Bramleys cope well with heavier clay soils. M26 is less firmly anchored than more vigorous rootstocks, so stake the tree securely and keep the stake in place on exposed sites. Water well during dry spells while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBramley is a partial tip-bearer, carrying some fruit at the ends of the previous year's shoots. When winter pruning, leave some of the shorter shoots unshortened so you don't remove next year's crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBramley's Seedling is a triploid, which means it cannot pollinate itself or other apples. For a good crop it needs two other compatible apple trees nearby that can also pollinate each other, such as Discovery and James Grieve. In most built-up areas, neighbouring gardens often provide this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58817426424182,"sku":"108681","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/BrambleySeedling_545ea618-52db-4d3d-9298-3e49dae018a2.jpg?v=1790336651","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/apple-malus-bramleys-seedling-bush-12l-container-m26","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}