Apple Tree Court Pendu - Malus domestica

The 'Court Pendu' Apple is a very ancient variety, known since the 15th century. It offers tasty, flat apples, whose green-grey skin turns yellow, sometimes tinged with red when ripe. These fruits are harvested in October and can be consumed from December onwards. Their flesh is firm, very sweet, fragrant, and aromatic. In the past, it was believed to have medicinal properties.

The 'Court Pendu' Apple produces an excellent apple, versatile and equally good raw or cooked. It also has the advantage of long storage: at least until April and sometimes even up to a year, if stored under very good conditions.

Hardy, this Apple tree can withstand temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F) and blooms in April. It is a disease-resistant variety, including scab.

This apple tree is sometimes referred to as self-fertile. In reality, it is very minimally fertile and should therefore be considered an inter-fertile variety. To ensure abundant fruiting, it should be planted near varieties that bloom at the same time, such as 'Reine des Reinettes'.

The Apple tree (Malus domestica) is a fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is grown almost everywhere in the world and includes countless varieties, both ancient and modern, that produce apples of various sizes and flavours.

Apple trees are native to Europe, and especially France, where they have been present since ancient times. They are hardy, with some varieties tolerating temperatures as low as -30°C (-22°F), and can be grown in most regions.

Domestic apple trees typically reach a height of around ten metres, with a similar spread. However, their size can be significantly smaller depending on the vigour of the rootstock used. They generally have a tall trunk that naturally spreads out. They can take various forms (bush, half-standard, standard...) and can be trained in numerous ways (column, cordon, espalier...).

Apple leaves are deciduous and arranged alternately on the branches. Their blades are ovate and toothed. They have a dark green upper surface and a whitish, slightly fuzzy lower surface.

In spring, the apple tree produces white or pinkish-white flowers grouped in corymbs. Apple flowers consist of 5 petals, surrounding a core made up of about 20 stamens. They give rise to fleshy fruits (technically drupes), spherical and filled with pips. The color, size, flavor, and storage duration of the fruits vary depending on the variety.

Rarely self-fertile, the apple tree is a fruit tree that requires the presence of other apple trees, blooming at the same time and in close proximity, to bear fruit.

Apple trees can be grown in all climates, but particularly thrive in temperate regions, preferably humid ones, such as Normandy. They enjoy sunny locations in reasonably moist and fertile soil. They are traditionally planted in orchards but can also be grown as standalone trees or even hedges.

Apple trees are easy fruit trees to grow, requiring at least some thinning pruning. Proper fruiting pruning will prevent alternate bearing (fruiting every other year). Regular or biennial application of well-decomposed compost also enhances apple tree productivity.

Apples are harvested in late summer and autumn and can sometimes be stored for a long period in a cellar and eaten until early spring. Apples are suitable for a wide range of culinary preparations (compotes, pies, jellies) but can also be used to make apple juice or cider.

For transport reasons, our taller scions may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common forms of training: cordons, espaliers, bushes, half-standards, and low standards, except for high standards. If you want more information or advice on training your fruit trees, do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. When planting, the root ball should be planted as it is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and protects the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.