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Apple Tree Belle de Boskoop - U Shape Malus domestica

Malus domestica Belle de Boskoop
Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple

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Variety of good vigour and productivity. Large, irregular round fruits, light green to yellow with red spots. Granular flesh, semi-crisp, juicy and tart. Harvest in late October and November. Storage until March. The 'Belle de Boskoop' Apple Tree is not self-fertile. It is resistant to canker, scab, and cold.
Flavour
Sour
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
4.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December
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Description

The 'Belle de Boskoop' Apple Tree is a variety that is vigorous and productive. It produces large, round, irregular fruits that are light green to yellow with red markings. Their flesh is granular, semi-crisp,  juicy, and tart. The harvest takes place in late October and November. They can be stored until March. The 'Belle de Boskoop' Apple Tree is not self-fertile. It is resistant to canker, scab, and cold.

 

The apple tree is native to Europe, particularly in France where its presence has been documented since ancient times. The 'Belle de Boskoop' Apple Tree is a variety discovered in the Netherlands by J.K.W. Ottolander in 1856, in Boskoop. It is a variety that has proven itself and has maintained a good reputation throughout the years.

 

The 'Belle de Boskoop' Apple Tree has a semi-upright habit, with a tall trunk and a spreading canopy, naturally allowing for good airflow and providing some resistance to fungal diseases. It is quite productive, so it will need to be thinned to avoid small fruit size and the occurrence of diseases.


Its foliage consists of very large, ovate, slightly hairy leaves that are greenish-brown on top and whitish-green underneath, with deeply dentate edges.
Its spectacular flowering period lasts for 20 days in April. It is composed of large white flowers. The flowering period is not affected by frost. The apple tree is therefore suitable for cultivation in mountainous regions. Self-sterile, the presence of apple trees that bloom at the same time is necessary. The varieties 'Golden', 'Starking Delicious', 'Reine des Reinettes' and 'Idared' are suitable.


The fruiting period is late, starting in late October and extending into November. The large, round fruits are irregular, light green to yellow with red markings. Their flesh is granular, semi-crisp, juicy, and tart.

These apples are particularly delicious when eaten fresh or used in pies. They can also be used for compotes and in savoury dishes, especially when paired with Normandy cheeses.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 4.50 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour green
Fruit diameter 8 cm
Flavour Sour
Use Table, Jam, Compote, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time October to November

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Malus

Species

domestica

Cultivar

Belle de Boskoop

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 78260

Planting and care

Choose a sunny location for your 'Belle de Boskoop' Apple tree. The soil can be slightly alkaline or acidic, but not excessively so. Dig a wide planting hole at least 3 times the size of the root ball. Simultaneously add organic matter (such as topsoil or compost) and a base fertilizer like crushed horn. Do not bury the graft collar. Stake if necessary. Water thoroughly, even in winter or if it is raining. Fruit trees are ideally planted between October and March, avoiding frosty periods. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round, except during periods of high heat or frost.

In winter, you can add a small handful of wood ash, which is rich in potassium, to improve fruiting. Watch out for potential aphid attacks during the season. A white powdery mildew fungus may appear on the leaves in summer, but it does not harm fruit development in gardens. Harvest takes place in September. Only store picked fruits. Store apples with the stem downwards on shelves or in crates. Choose a preferably completely dark, dry, cool location, but frost-free.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained), Not too dry

Care

Pruning instructions The pruning of your apple tree can be limited to a simple removal of dead or obstructive branches at the end of winter, in March. During the first 3 or 4 years, you can also encourage the formation of 4 or 5 main branches, resulting in a goblet-shaped habit, which is traditional in fruit tree cultivation. Regardless, make sure to leave some spaces in the tree's structure for good air circulation and light penetration. Don't hesitate to thin out fruit clusters in June. Removing some fruits relieves fragile branches and helps achieve a better size.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, November
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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