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Vitalstar Apple Tree – Description
- Potted Apple Tree
- Vitalstar Apple
- Latin: Malus domestica
- Patio Apple Trees: Dwarfed
- Type of Apple: Sweet Eating Apple
- Also suitable for Cooking and Cider
- Rootstock: Dwarfing Patio Rootstock (5L Pot)
- Form: Potted Tree
- Plant Size
- Height: ~100–110cm (including pot)
- Pot Size: 5L
- Spacing Distance: 1.5 – 2 Metres Apart or Container Grown
Delivery – Important Note – Please Read
- We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
- Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item
Vitalstar Apple Tree – Characteristics
- Patio Trees
- Suited to pot growing
- Mature Height: Approx. 1.5 – 1.8m
- Fruits: Sweet, juicy, crisp texture
- Ideal for eating fresh, cooking or cider
- Skin Colour: Red flushed over yellow base
- Flesh Colour: Creamy white
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flowering: Spring flowering with white blooms
- Fruiting: Harvest from October
Vitalstar Apple Tree – Pollinators
- Vitalstar is not self-fertile – requires a compatible pollinator
- Can be pollinated by apple varieties flowering at the same time
- Compatible pollinators include:
- Braeburn
- Elstar
- Katy
- Discovery
- James Grieve
Dwarfing Rootstock – Advantages
- Ideal for smaller gardens or patio containers
- Compact size makes it easy to harvest
- Encourages early fruiting and heavier crops
- Grows well in all soil types
- Fruiting starts after 2 years
Vitalstar Apple Tree – Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant as soon as the tree arrives
- Potted trees can be planted all year round
- Avoid planting in frozen or waterlogged ground
- Suitable for both pots and garden beds
After Care
- Water thoroughly before and after planting
- Water regularly until well established
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Keep the base clear of weeds – bindweed can smother young trees
- Check tree ties after 2 years to avoid constriction
- Refresh container compost every 2–3 years
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With An Post (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With An Post (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
