Malus Domestica 'Fuji' (Apple Tree)

Common name: Fuji Apple

Description: Originally developed in Japan, this late-season variety produces large, attractive apples with pink-red striping over a yellow-green background. Fuji apples are renowned for their exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and excellent storage qualities. The tree is vigorous and productive, though it requires a long growing season to reach full flavour potential. Spring brings attractive white blossoms tinged with pink. Whilst challenging to grow in cooler British climates, Fuji can succeed in warmer, sheltered locations and rewards patient gardeners with fruit of exceptional quality and keeping ability.

Other benefits: exceptional storage life lasting months, very sweet flavour profile, large attractive fruit

Wildlife attraction: bees and beneficial insects during spring flowering; birds including blackbirds and thrushes feed on fallen fruit

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 4-5m x 4m (on semi-dwarfing rootstock)

Position: full sun essential; requires warm, sheltered position for best results in UK

Soil pH: slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0); benefits from fertile, well-drained soil

Moisture: consistent watering important; benefits from mulching to retain moisture

Winter hardiness: moderately hardy to -18°C; best suited to southern England and sheltered locations