Apple Stone Apple – AB

Description

Apple Stone

The Apple Stone tree is an old and hardy variety, originating in the South-West of France. It is known for its great vigour and abundant production. Its fruits are remarkable for their generous size and excellent storage capacity, which makes them a very popular apple for prolonged consumption during the winter. The tree, which is very fertile, develops a drooping habit, characteristic of its robustness and its adaptation to various environments.

Fruit and tree characteristics

The Pierre apple is a large-sized, flattened fruit. Its epidermis is shiny, a beautiful pale yellow colour with red-orange spotting. Its flesh is yellow, firm, moderately juicy, with a pleasant balance between acidity and a very sweet flavor, all accompanied by a distinctive fragrance. This apple has a very good taste quality, ideal for chewing and excellent for various culinary preparations.

The tree is very vigorous and very fertile, with a very late flowering that protects it well from late spring frosts, thus ensuring a regular and reliable production. Its hardiness makes it particularly suitable for varied climatic conditions. It is an excellent choice for family orchards and gardeners looking for a productive and easy-care variety.

Taste and uses

• Texture: Firm.
• Flavour: Very sweet with a tangy note, very fragrant.
• Uses: Fresh consumption, also suitable for compotes, pies and other baked preparations.

Cultivation and maintenance

The Apple Stone is an undemanding variety that adapts to many types of soil, as long as they are well drained. A sunny exposure is preferable to guarantee good ripening and colouring of the fruit. Planting is ideally done in autumn or early spring.

Although hardy and not very susceptible to diseases, regular maintenance pruning will promote better fruiting and maintain the vigour of the tree. Despite its high fertility, fruit thinning can be considered to obtain larger apples.

For optimal cross-pollination, pair it with the Canadian Grey Reinette Apple.

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