Apple Tree Grand Alexandre - Malus domestica

The 'Grand Alexandre' apple tree is a vigorous, self-fertile variety that bears very large fruits. It produces fragrant apples with yellow-pink skin striped with red. The pale-yellow flesh boasts a tender, tart, and sweet blend. Harvesting takes place from September. The fruits do not keep well, lasting until December at most. This variety has the advantage of being self-fertile.

Apple trees belong to the Rosaceae family. They have been found in Europe since antiquity. 'Grand Alexandre' is an old variety that has been supplanted by new apples with a more reasonable size and resistance to diseases. 'Grand Alexandre' is now a hobbyist's apple, and its cultivation has become more niche.

Its fruits are very large and heterogeneous. White-pink flowers bloom in April, when the most destructive frosts are over. It is a self-fertile variety, meaning it will bear fruit without the proximity of another apple tree. However, the presence of 'Golden Delicious' or 'Granny Smith' nearby will be beneficial. Harvesting takes place from September. Pick the ripe fruits as needed because it is not a storing apple. There is nothing preventing you from storing a few, but they quickly become mealy. Enjoy them while they are fresh because they are delicious! The size of some apples will require you to share them, but what a pleasure that is! Some of them reach over 12cm (5in) in diameter. The thick skin is yellow, striped with red over a large part when ripe. It typically has a brown mark around the stalk, which is a delicate bloom that gives the apple a slightly velvety appearance.