Early Apple Tree from Wirwignes – AB

Description

All about the Early Apple Tree of Wirwignes

The Early Apple Tree of Wirwignes, also known as Directeur Lesage, is an old heritage variety from the Boulonnais region. It is renowned for regularly and generously producing beautiful summer fruits.

Characteristics of the fruit

The fruit is of medium size (65 mm), with a conical-rounded shape. The epidermis is yellow with a beautiful orange face, streaked with vermilion. The flesh is white, juicy, sweet and very fragrant, offering an excellent taste quality. The fruit is ideally eaten directly from the tree when it is perfectly ripe.

Use of the fruit

The Précoce de Wirwignes is an excellent knife apple. It is harvested in the first half of August and best eaten in August.

Description of the Early Apple Tree of Wirwignes

The tree has low vigour and adapts very well to MM106 rootstock, but is too weak to M9.

Growing Characteristics

• Flowering: Mid-late to late.
• Fertility: Good pollinator.
• Disease Susceptibility: High sensitivity to powdery mildew, not very sensitive to scab on leaf and fruit.

Recommended Pollinators

• Early Wirwignes
• Reinette Étoilée
• Winter Wand
• Hangman Grey
• Short-Pendu Pink (Short-Pendu Red)

A little more about the Early Apple Tree of Wirwignes

The Précoce de Wirwignes is a rare variety but appreciated for its early and tasty fruits. It is recommended for summer apple lovers and is well suited to family orchards.

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