Having done a bit more searching and thinking, there are several apple
trees in the street (and a set of allotments about 200 yards away with
more trees - is that close enough?) and I might get a "family tree" if
that's not close enough.

However, a quick search on the RHS plant finder says that all the apple
trees need full sun - is this right? If so, I'll have a rethink... I
thought they were less fussy than e.g. apricots?


thanks all!