Calville d’Août apple tree – AB

• €10 for trees less than one meter tall
• €20 for trees over one meter

Availability: Shipping from December to March

Characteristics of the fruit

• Size: Large caliber
• Shape: Ribbed, typical crown around the eye
• Color: Straw yellow green, orange-pink in sunstroke
• Flesh: White, fine, melting and juicy
• Taste: Frankly tart, refreshing
• Maturity : July-August
• Storage: Short, about 1 month
• Use: Chewable table fruit, baking

Tree Features

• Vigour: Medium
• Port: Arborescent
• Height at maturity : 4 to 6 metres
• Wingspan at maturity: Approx. 4 meters
• Fruit set: Medium fast
• Productivity: Medium
• Hardiness: -15 to -20°C

Cultivation and maintenance

Planting

Plant your August Calville apple tree in a sunny location. For detailed planting tips, check out our guide to planting fruit trees.

Soil and exposure

• Soil: All types, well-drained
• Exhibition: Full sun

Care

• Regular watering, especially in times of drought
• Adding organic fertilizer in spring
• Maintenance pruning at the end of winter

Pollination

The Calville d’Août apple tree is not self-fertile. For good fruiting, plant one of the following varieties nearby:

• Golden Delicious
• Queen of the Reinettes

To learn more about pollinating apple trees, check out our guide to the best apple varieties.

Benefits of the August Calville variety

• Early production of summer apples
• Tangy and refreshing flavour
• Ideal for diversifying an amateur orchard
• Good overall disease resistance

Ordering Information

• Packaging: Bare-root trees
• Shipping period: December to March
• Available sizes: Less than one meter and more than one meter

To place an order or get more information about our delivery options, visit our fruit trees page.