- Family :
- Rosaceae
- Origin :
- Horticultural
- Hardiness :
- 4a
- Exposition :
- Sun
- Height at maturity :
- 5 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 5 m
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal shape, wide, becoming rounded; Dense and flattened crown.
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Spacing requirement from power lines :
- None
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Drained soil; Medium humidity; Neutral pH and slightly acidic.
- Fertility :
- Generally, apple trees are self-sterile. You need two apple trees of different varieties to ensure pollination. Apple trees are compatible within the same type. As all varieties of cultivated apple trees belong to the species Malus domestica, they can therefore pollinate each other. We advise you to have 2 apple trees in your yard, or to check if there are any nearby, if you want to be able to harvest apples.
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slightly susceptible to scab, very susceptible to rust; Very resistant to Japanese Beetle.
- Special comments :
- Spectacular flowering with fragrant double flowers, attracts birds and butterflies, exceptional fruits, beautiful colors in autumn. Good resistance to many diseases. Small tree.
