These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. Widely known and loved cultivar of apple, renowned as a dessert apple.With a cropping period lasting from October to March. Growing Details Common Name: Apple Genus: Malus Species: domestica Cultivar: 'Idared' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well drained/light,Clay/heavy,Acidic, Chalky/alkaline Mature Height: 2-2.5m Description The flavour and texture of the variety changes from complex acidic and crunchy in early September to more mellow and softer after storage.The trees grow to a height of 12 to 15 feet.They require rich soil, moderate watering, good drainage and full sun. When planting, space trees according to their ultimate size. To prevent corrective pruning later on, frequent light pruning during the tree's early years is required. It is recommended to prune mature trees to allow new growth and to permit sunlight to reach into the tree to discourage mildew.They will crop in two years with full crop achieved at 5-6 years. The leaves will start to appear autumnal and slightly shabby from mid-June onwards. This is not a disease but is mainly due to this year’s contrasting weather conditions and will not affect the performance of the tree. Fertility: NOT self-fertile Pollinators: Beauty of Bath, Discovery, Egremont Russet, Elstar, Granny Smith, Greensleeves, Grenadier, Howgate Wonder, James Grieve, Katy, Lord Lambourne, Malus Evereste, Red Devil, Spartan, Worcester Pearmain