Apple
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.
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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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This popular apple is very well named because it is indeed golden and very scrum-delicious. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a sweet honey flavour. Lovely eaten fresh but can be cooked. Highly productive and ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.
Golden Delicious was first introduced from the USA in 1890 but remains one of the leading commercial varieties throughout the world today.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
Apple Golden Delicious MM106
Current Stock Height: 160/170 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
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Apple Golden Delicious MM106
Current Stock Height: 130/150 ?
Container: pb18 ?
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Heritage Apple. An ancient variety from Europe that is worth growing for the historical interest alone. The skin is yellow with a strong flush of red and lightly russeted. A good eating apple or can be used for making cider. Good disease resistance. Deciduous.
This apple will perform best with a pollination partner, choose from 'Akane', 'Fuji' or 'Gala'.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
Apple Golden Reinette MM106
Current Stock Height: 170/210 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
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Espalier. Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: cm x cm
Apple Granny Smith Espalier
Container: pb18 ?
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Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April. On M27 to keep compact.
This version of Granny Smith is suitable for container growing. It should be supported by a permanent stake even in a container. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 2.5m
Apple Granny Smith M27
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
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Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April. You've got to love your Granny.
Developed quite by accident by 'Granny' Smith of New South Wales around 1868 and introduced commercially around 1900. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4.5m x 3m
Apple Granny Smith MM106
Current Stock Height: 150/170 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
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An nice looking apple with red stripes over green skin. Medium sized fruit that have a sharp and tangy aromatic taste. Nice and crisp and crunchy. The fruit are ripe around about February. Grafted on to MM102 Rootstock which means your tree will be semi-dwarf in habit. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2m
Apple Greenmeadow's Cox MM102
Current Stock Height: 160/180 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
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This is a NZ selection of the popular 'Red Delicious'. The skin is a very deep red colour and the aromatic, juicy flesh is coloured cream. Ripens in autumn. Ideal for espaliering on a wall in small gardens. Plant in full sun. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.4m x 2.7m
Apple Harold Red Delicious dwf M9
Current Stock Height: 170/190 ?
Container: pb18 ?
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This is a NZ selection of the popular 'Red Delicious'. The skin is a very deep red colour and the aromatic, juicy flesh is coloured cream. Ripens in
autumn.
Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2.4m
Apple Harold Red Delicious MM102
Current Stock Height: 170/190 cm ?
Container: pb28 ?
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This Heritage Apple from Europe is considered to be suitable for organic gardeners as it is particularly reliable and disease resistant. The medium sized fruit are ready in February-March and have green, blushed red skin. The flesh is crisp and firm with a high level of anti-oxidants. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3.5m x 3m
Apple Hetlina MM106
Current Stock Height: POT-130/HGT-150 cm ?
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Apple Hetlina MM106
Current Stock Height: POT-130/HGT-150 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
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This relatively new introduction is an exceptional apple. Not only does the large, red, aromatic fruit taste fantastic the tree has been bred to have a high resistance to disease - perfect for the organic gardener. Ready in summer, crunchy and sweet but not too acid. Deciduous. PVR.
Grafted on to M26 rootstock which means that this tree will be very dwarf and compact in habit. Keep staked for support.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.8m x 1.5m
Apple Initial dwf M26
Current Stock Height: 140/170 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
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