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Apple Tree Regali Apple Tree - Georges Delbard

Malus domestica Regali® 'Delkistar'
Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple

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An excellent variety that regularly produces an abundance of scarlet-red round apples. The fruit can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. This vigorous variety is not self-fertile.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
4 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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Flowering time April
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Harvest time September to October
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Description

Malus domestica Regali ('Delkistar') is a vigorous variety that is highly productive. It consistently produces beautiful crimson-red apples. The round and plump apples are harvested in September-October. Their skin has a lovely red hue, highlighted by a serrated crown. It covers deliciously sweet and fragrant flesh. This versatile apple can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. It is easily used in pastries, pies, and cakes.  Regali apples keep well. Stored under good conditions, they can be consumed until January.

 

Malus domestica belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is cultivated almost everywhere in the world. It includes countless varieties, both old and modern, that produce apples of varying sizes and flavours, ranging from sweet to tart. Apple trees are native to Europe, where their presence has been documented since ancient times.

This variety is disease resistant, particularly to scab. This hardy variety can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F), making it ideal for cold climates and mountainous regions. It typically blooms in April. This is not a self-fertile variety. To ensure fruiting, it should be planted near other varieties such as 'Royal Gala', 'Delbard Jubilé', 'Harmonie', or 'Tentation' for pollination.

Apples can be consumed raw or cooked, in compotes, pastries, paired with cheeses, or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes with pork, or in salads. They are rich in carbohydrates and fructose, and are invigorating and rehydrating. They boast a high content of vitamins A, B, C, and E, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre. The fruits can be stored throughout winter. Store in a cool, clean place, protected from light, at a temperature of around 8 to 10°C (46.4 to 50°F), or in a cold room, sealed off from outside air, at a temperature of 1 to 3°C (33.8 to 37.4°F). Apples release ethylene, a gas that promotes fruit ripening. To accelerate the ripening of your other fruits or vegetables, place your apples next to them.

 

For transportation reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common training methods: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards. They are not suitable for high standards. Please contact us if you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees.

This fruit tree is delivered in a ready-to-plant root ball. The root ball should be planted as it is. The biodegradable cover that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose on its own during the plant's growth. By leaving this cover in place, you ensure better establishment.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour red
Fruit diameter 7 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Compote, Patisserie
Harvest time September to October

Flowering

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

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Malus

Species

domestica

Cultivar

Regali® 'Delkistar'

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Rootstock

M106 (Ready-to-plant root ball - Goblet)

Product reference8475911

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Planting and care

Choose a sunny location. The soil can be slightly chalky or acidic, but not excessively so. Dig a wide planting hole at least 3 times the volume of the root ball. Add organic matter (topsoil, compost) and a base fertiliser, such as crushed horn. Do not bury the graft collar. Stake if necessary. For apple trees planted in isolation and in open areas, it may be useful to stake them by installing a guy wire system: plant 3 stakes in a triangle 50cm (20in) around the trunk and connect them together with pieces of wood. Protect the bark with a piece of rubber, for example, and attach the stakes to the trunk with metal wires. Water abundantly, even in rainy winter. Fruit trees are ideally planted between October and March, outside of the freezing period. Container-grown plants can be planted all year round, except during periods of high heat or frost.

During winter, you can add a small handful of wood ash, which is rich in potash. This will improve fruiting.

Apple trees can be subject to various diseases and pests. In order to limit risks, space the trees sufficiently. You can also plant multi-species hedges and install nesting boxes or insect hotels to attract beneficial insects. In summary: prioritize diversity.

The main diseases of apple trees are scab (brown spots on leaves), brown rot (wilting of flowers and rotting of fruits on the tree), and powdery mildew (white powdery coating on leaves). For these three cases, preventive action is preferred by spraying a decoction of horsetail.

As for pests, the codling moth (or fruit worm) is a small caterpillar, resulting from the laying of a butterfly, which causes holes inside the fruit. Encourage birds and bats into your garden to feast on this pest! In case of aphid infestation, spray a solution based on black soap.

During the harvest, only keep the picked fruits. Store the apples on shelves or in crates with their stem facing downwards. Choose a preferably completely dark, dry and cool place that is 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 -15°C (USDA zone 7b) 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 Pruning can be limited to a simple thinning 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, giving the tree a goblet-shaped habit, which is traditional in fruit tree cultivation. In any case, make sure to leave some spaces in the tree's structure for good air circulation and light. 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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