Apple at Wairere Nursery

Apple

Apples: they're good to the core! The pre-historic Apple has endured to become one of the most popular fruits in the world today. Depending on your belief system apples have been known to the human race since time began. Just ask Adam! Carbonized remains of apples have been found dating back to the Stone Age so there is no doubt that the Apple has always been part of our food chain. With over 10,000 different known varieties there is bound to be an aple to suit your gardening style and your palate. Apples make up 18% of all horticultural exports from New Zealand generating an income of $300 million plus. How about "them apples"? Apples are rich in fibre, calcium, potassium and Vitamin C. The Vitamin C content is found just under the skin so it is best to munch with the skin on. So you can see why an Apple day helps keep the Doctor away. Check out our Pollinator Guide here

Apples are members of the Rose family and require similar growing conditions. They are happiest planted in a sunny, sheltered position. They can tolerate quite a range of soil types but they demand good drainage. It is also very important not let the soil around your Apple tree dry out completely during the summer. Some Apples are self-fertile (or partially so) which simply means they can produce fruit without a pollination partner i.e. a companion Apple tree. However, most Apple cultivars need a companion tree close by to provide cross pollination to ensure fruiting. In urban areas pollination of Apple trees is seldom a problem as the popularity of Apples ensures there will be plenty of pollination partners in your neighbourhood that the bees will easily find. As a general rule good cross-pollination will occur if you plant Apple varieties that flower and fruit around the same time. If you are short on space you could choose a double grafted cultivar (2 varieties on 1 tree) and that will take care of any worries about the Apple's sex life! Most Apple trees in New Zealand are grown on semi-dwarf root stock which means they will seldom reach more than 5m. You can maintain your trees at lower height by careful pruning in the winter. These days you can also choose Apple varieties that are narrow and upright in habit (look for the name "Ballerina") and these can easily be grown in a container. Refer to our main fruit tree page for further planting and pruning information. Most apples mature between February and March. The best way to test fruit maturity is by sampling! Storage should be in a cool dark place or if you prefer surplus Apples can be processed into Apple Sauce or Cider. Some Apples can be damaged by Codling Moth. This can be controlled organically by placing Pheromone traps in your trees in late spring. The Pheromone entices the Male Codling Moth into the trap. This means he can't mate with the Female and therefore the lifecycle of this Apple pest is interrupted. Check your Apples regularly for signs of other pests and diseases and treat with your preferred method of control remembering not to spray insecticide at blossom time. Good cultivation habits will prevent most pest and disease problems. You can also choose disease resistant cultivars many of which are known as "Heritage" Apples. These varieties have stood the test of time - they often have a unique texture and flavour and are generally known as good doers. And to finish............How do you make an Apple Turnover? Roll it down a Hill!

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Apple Adorable MM106

Very high health fruit tree well suited to home gardens. Large, bi-coloured, red streaked on yellow fruit which is sweet, slightly tangy and fragrant. A productive and vigorous tree, shows good disease resistance. Stake while young for support, best suited to free-draining soils.

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3.5m x 3m

Apple Adorable MM106

Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?

Container: 4.7l ?

$69.99

Stock of this item is very low.

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Apple Adore MM106

A crisp and juicy mid season apple. Adore fruit is tasty, crisp and juicy. The fruit ripens mid season and stores well for 2-3 months. Black spot resistant so is very easy to grow. Heavy cropping, moderate vigor. We recommend staking young fruit trees. Self fertile

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m

Apple Adore MM106

Expected Stock Height: 150/180 cm ?

Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Apple Ariane M26

aka Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A modern French Apple which is the result of many years of research. The skin has a strong crimson blush over golden-green, small amount of russeting. Firm flesh, creamy with a mild but delicious flavour. High resistance to disease. PVR.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake to prevent wind rock. Suitable for container growing.

Flower Colour: White / Pink
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.4m x 2.7m

Apple Ariane M26

Current Stock Height: 190/220 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

$64.99

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Apple Ariane M9

Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A modern French Apple which is the result of many years of research. The skin has a crimson blush over golden-green, small amount of russeting. Firm flesh, creamy with a mild but delicious flavour. High resistance to disease. Self-fertile Deciduous. PVR.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake to prevent wind rock. Suitable for container growing.

Flower Colour: White / Pink
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.4m x 2.7m

Apple Ariane M9

Expected Stock Height: 160/180 cm ?

We will not have this plant 2025/26.

Some recommended alternatives:
Apple Ariane M26 Apple Fuji M9 Apple Golden Delicious M9 Apple Lady in Red M9

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Apple Autento Dwf M793

aka Dwarf Apple

Dwarf modern apple with beautiful bright red skin. The cream flesh has a nice texture and is firm, sweet and juicy; ripens in summer, stores well refrigerated. Grows in tidy pyramidal shape. Grafted on M793 rootstock improving tolerance to clay soils. Shows good disease resistance. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Apple Autento Dwf M793

Current Stock Height: 80/120 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

$64.99

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Apple Ballarat MM102

aka Heritage Apple

'Ballarat' is a heritage Apple from Australia dating back to the early 1900's. It bears large apples that are ripe towards the end of April. The fruit are green with a red blush and the cream flesh is lovely and juicy. A great apple for cooking - it stores very well too. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m

Apple Ballarat MM102

Expected Stock Height: 150/180 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Apple Ballarat MM106

aka Heritage Apple

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m

Apple Ballarat MM106

Expected Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $66.99. Payment on order.

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Apple Ballerina Bolero M793

This Apple has a narrow columnar shape that takes up a minimum of space, and requires little pruning. 'Bolero' has shiny green eating apples with a golden blush. Good cropper, fruit matures about March. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
PVR:
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 0.5m

Apple Ballerina Bolero M793

Current Stock Height: 70/100 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

$64.99

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Apple Ballerina Flamenco M793

This columnar, compact tree produces a truly stunning spring display with white pink tinged blossoms and bronze-red new growth. In summer masses of red over green apples decorate the tree and if processed make lovely 'jelly'. Narrow upright habit makes this a tree easy to place. Requires little pruning. PVR. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 400 yecm x 50cm

Apple Ballerina Flamenco M793

Current Stock Height: 80/120 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

$64.99

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Apple Ballerina Polka M793

There's no excuse not to plant an apple tree with this narrow columnar variety that takes up a minimum of space. 'Polka' has medium sized fruit with green skin blushed red. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a very good flavor. Ripens about March. Requires little pruning. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page

Flower Colour: White / Pink
PVR:
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 0.5m

Apple Ballerina Polka M793

Expected Stock Height: 50/80 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $66.99. Payment on order.

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