Apple Tree Delbarestivale - Malus domestica

The 'Delbarestivale'® ('Monidel') Apple Tree is a variety that stands out for its early character as its fruits are harvested and consumed in summer, from late August to September. Yellow with red stripes, these medium-sized apples are of good quality, with firm, crunchy flesh and a balanced flavour. Fragrant, they exude a scent of fennel mixed with anise.

The 'Delbarestivale'® apple is a very good eating apple, refreshing, which is best eaten immediately after harvest and benefits from good storage.

Hardy, this apple tree can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) and blooms in mid-April. It is a variety that is quite resistant to diseases and adapts well throughout Europe. This apple tree is not self-fertile, so it should be planted near varieties that bloom at the same time, such as 'Tentation', 'Royal Gala', or 'Delbard Jubilé', to ensure pollination.

The apple tree (Malus domestica) is a fruit tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is grown almost everywhere in the world and includes an infinite number of varieties, both ancient and modern, that produce apples of varying sizes and flavors. Apple trees are native to Europe, including France, where their presence dates back to antiquity.

Very hardy, the 'Delbarestivale' variety can easily withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) and blooms very late, usually in mid-May, which protects its flowers from late frosts. It is a disease-resistant variety, ideal for cold climates and mountainous regions. This apple tree is not self-fertile, so for abundant fruiting, it should be planted near varieties that bloom at the same time.

The domestic apple tree does not exceed ten metres in height, with a similar width. Its size can be much smaller depending on the vigour of the rootstock used. This fruit tree generally has a tall trunk that naturally spreads out. It can take on different forms (bush, half-standard, standard...) and can be pruned in many ways (column, cordon, espalier...). The leaves of the apple tree are deciduous and arranged alternately on the branches. Their lamina is ovate and dentate. They have a dark green upper surface and a whitish lower surface, slightly fuzzy. In spring, the apple tree bears white or pinkish-white flowers grouped in corymbs. The apple flowers have 5 petals and surround a core composed of about 20 stamens. They give rise to fleshy, spherical fruits filled with seeds. Their colour, size, flavour, and storage duration vary depending on the variety.

The apple tree can be grown in all climates, but it particularly thrives in temperate regions, preferably humid ones, such as Normandy. It enjoys full sun in reasonably moist and rich soil. It is traditionally planted in the heart of an orchard but can also be grown as a standalone tree or even as a hedge. It is an easy fruit tree that requires at least some thinning pruning. Proper fruiting pruning will prevent alternate bearing (fruiting every other year). An annual or biennial application of well-decomposed compost also enhances the productivity of apple trees. Apples are harvested in late summer and autumn and can sometimes be stored for a long period in a cellar and consumed until early spring. Apples can be used in a wide variety of culinary preparations (compote, pies, jellies), but can also be used to make apple juice or cider.

For transportation reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training systems: cordons, espaliers, bushes, half-standards, and low standards, except for tall standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. When planting, the root ball should be planted as it is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose on its own during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.