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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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ALL aka Apple Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous. Apple Splendour MM106 Current Stock Height: 90/140 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Heritage Apple A medium sized heritage apple with green skin flushed yellow bronze. Good flavour with juicy, crisp yellow-green flesh. Leave on the tree as late as possible before picking - ripe around the end of autumn. Excellent for cider and cooking. Deciduous. Apple Sturmer MM102 Current Stock Height: 150/160 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Heritage Apple A medium sized heritage apple with green skin flushed yellow bronze. Good flavour with juicy, crisp yellow-green flesh. Leave on the tree as late as possible before picking - ripe around the end of autumn. Excellent for cider and cooking. Deciduous. Apple Sturmer MM106 Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Apple Sunrise Grafted on Northern Spy rootstock to keep compact / semi dwarfed. Sunrise produces large fruit that ripen around mid January. Yellow green skin with striking red stripes. One of the best early season apple varieties. PVR. Apple Sunrise NS Current Stock Height: 110/120 cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Apple Medium sized fruit with white crisp juicy flesh. Sweet flavour. Autumn harvest when the fruit has reached full colour and size. The pips should rattle and are black in colour. Also can be cooked; are easy to core, slow to oxidise, holds skin colour and has good flesh texture. Apple Teachers Pet MM116 Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 4.7l ? $59.99 aka Apple Grafted on Northern Spy rootstock to keep semi dwarfed. A NZ developed apple which has high quality fruit with an excellent flavour. The skin is yellow with red and has a small amount of russeting. The flesh is cream coloured, very juicy and crisp with a sweet and aromatic flavour. Deciduous. Apple Telstar NS Current Stock Height: 110/150cm ? Container: 8l ? $59.99 aka Apple This apple has been bred to produce heavy crops of bite sized apples that kids (of all ages) will love. Sweet, crisp, juicy fruit with bright red skin, ripens in late autumn. Dwarf variety, support with a permanent stake. Deciduous. Apple Thumbelina Candy Crunch Expected Stock Height: 130/150 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Apple Deep red, waxy skin and white flesh that is tinted red. High levels of health-promoting anthocyanins are present in the fruit. The flavour and aroma of this apple is distinctively 'tropical' hence the name. Matures about late March. Grafted on M27 rootstock to keep dwarfed, can be container grown. Apple Tropicana M27 Current Stock Height: 160/180 cm ? Container: pb18 ? $59.99 aka Apple Deep red, waxy skin and white flesh that is tinted red. High levels of health-promoting anthocyanins are present in the fruit. The flavour and aroma of this apple is distinctively 'tropical' hence the name. Matures about late March. A really special apple that is well worth growing. Deciduous. Apple Tropicana MM106 Current Stock Height: 140/160 cm ? Container: 13l ? $59.99 aka Heritage Apple Introduced in 1930 and still popular today. Aromatic with an intense rich flavour. Purplish- red skin, yellow flesh, medium sized fruit. Vigorous and a good producer, keeps well. Ripe Late season, around April/May. Deciduous. Apple Tydemans Late Orange MM106 Current Stock Height: 140/160 cm ? Container: pb18 ? $59.99
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
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This apple is very high in Vitamin C and has good keeping qualities so it is well worth growing.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 3m
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This apple is very high in Vitamin C and has good keeping qualities so it is well worth growing.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
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Support with a permanent stake to prevent wind rock. Suitable for container growing.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.4m x 2.7m
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.4m x 2.7m
Other suggested pollinators are 'Golden Delicious' or 'Egremont Russet'.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
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Required a permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 3m
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