Price range: 18,00 € through 28,00 €
Flowering period: Early (April-May)
Harvest period: November – December
Storage: January – May
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The Api star apple tree represents one of the most singular and decorative varieties of the European fruit heritage. This ancient Swiss variety from the sixteenth century fascinates with its unique fruits in the shape of a five-pointed star, creating a visual spectacle that leaves no one indifferent.
Once used to decorate Christmas tables thanks to its distinctive shape, this apple harmoniously combines aesthetic originality and taste qualities, perpetuating a centuries-old tradition in our modern orchards.
| Feature | Description | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Flattened star with 5 lobes | Unique decorative effect |
| Color | Golden yellow tinged with pink | Attractive presentation |
| Size | Medium (6 cm diameter) | Ideal serving size |
The Api star apple is distinguished by its perfect geometric shape reminiscent of a well-marked five-pointed star. Its thin skin sports a beautiful golden yellow color that is tinged with brick red on the side exposed to the sun, creating a striking natural gradient.
Beneath its spectacular appearance, the Api étoilé reveals a firm, remarkably crisp and juicy white flesh. Its well-balanced taste profile harmoniously combines sweetness and refreshing acidity, offering a delicate, unscented flavor that appeals to all palates.
This crunchy texture and moderate acidity make it a particularly refreshing apple, ideal for autumn and winter snacks or gourmet breaks.
The Michelin-starred Api excels in multiple culinary preparations:
One of the major advantages of the Api étoilé lies in its remarkable conservation capacity. Harvested in November-December, just before the first frosts, these apples keep perfectly until May, offering fresh fruit for more than 5 months.
This long shelf life allows fresh apples to be enjoyed all winter and into spring, a period when few varieties still offer fruit of optimal quality.
The Api star apple tree develops a slightly weeping habit that gives it an elegant silhouette in the landscape. This vigorous and very fertile tree demonstrates regular and abundant productivity, rewarding the patient gardener.
Its early flowering in April-May offers delicate white flowers that announce the promise of extraordinary fruit. This very old variety has survived the centuries thanks to its robustness and its adaptation to temperate climates.
Star Api has excellent resistance to cold (down to -25°C) and to common diseases such as scab and mildew. This natural hardiness makes it much easier to maintain and makes it a preferred choice for organic gardens.
As this variety is not self-fertile, combine it with the Reine des Reinettes apple tree or the Reinette du Mans apple tree to guarantee optimal pollination and generous harvests.
The starred Api apple tree perfectly embodies the richness of the ancient fruit heritage. This historic variety, passed down from generation to generation since the sixteenth century, represents a genetic and cultural treasure that must be preserved.
Planting a starred Api means participating in the preservation of fruit biodiversity while offering yourself the unique pleasure of harvesting apples with an extraordinary shape, true natural works of art that will amaze young and old alike.
| Weight | 0,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Âge | 1 year (Scion, between 1m and 2m), 2 years |
| Porte-greffe Pommier | B9, adult height≈ 2m, Frank, adult height over 5m, M111, adult size ≈ 4m, M9, adult size ≈ 2.5m, MM106, adult size ≈ 3.5m |
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