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Catshead Step-Over
This is a majestic apple - large dense dark green apple with flattish sides. Often a little red develops on the sunny side. White flesh. Known in England as far back as the 1600's. Good eaten fresh but comes into itself as a cooker (a costard) that develops a wonderful spicy flavoured pulp.
As we grow it on other rootstocks, be sure that you want it as a Step-over.
Specifications
| Ripening Time | April - May |
| Fertility | Needs a pollinator (produces viable pollen) |
| Growth Habit | Can be espaliered as a step-over and kept to 0.5m -1m. Free standing tree grows to around 1 -1.5m tall. |
| Rootstock | Extra-dwarfing rootstock |
| Chill Tolerance | Normal chill |
| Plant Sizes | Normal: approx 70-130cm bare rooted; Small: approx 50-70cm bare rooted |
Pollination Guide
- Pollination is far simpler than most people think. Generally, unless self fertile simply get 2 or more different varieties in the same group (eg pears) to ensure adequate pollination. A more comprehensive explanation can be found in our Pollination Guide
- More information on Espaliering
- More information in our Articles and on planting and pruning.
- Answers to Common Questions.
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