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Columnar Apple Tree Vaux Le Vicomte - Georges Delbard

Malus domestica Vaux Le Vicomte® delcosu
Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple

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This self-fertile, upright and compact habit variety is well suited to gardens with limited space, container cultivation, or creating a fruit hedge. A very hardy apple tree that produces beautiful red apples with juicy, fragrant, and invigorating flesh, making them very pleasant to bite into throughout autumn. Partially self-fertile variety.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
3.50 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, October to November
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Flowering time April to May
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Harvest time September to October
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Description

The columnar habit and compact development of the 'Vaux Le Vicomte Delcosu' apple tree are well suited to gardens with limited space, container cultivation on balconies or terraces, or the creation of a small fruit hedge. It is a productive, hardy, and vigorous variety, highly resistant to scab and mildew. The 'Vaux Le Vicomte' apple is tasty, with a round shape and large size, and bright red skin with fairly prominent yellow lenticels. Its crispy, whitish, firm flesh is juicy, fruity, and sweet. From late September, the fruits can be eaten straight from the tree and can be stored until November. With a high sugar content, it is a refreshing apple to bite into. Excellent in pies, compotes, or pan-fried, the 'Vaux Le Vicomte' is also highly appreciated in savoury recipes. The presence of other apple tree varieties nearby will improve pollination and therefore production.    

Malus domestica, also known scientifically as Malus communis or Malus pumila, is commonly called the Common or Domestic Apple tree. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. Present in France and Europe since ancient times, it is a fruit tree native to the forests of Central Asia. It is highly hardy and is probably the most cultivated fruit tree in Northern Europe. There are about 20,000 varieties, including approximately 10,000 of American origin, 2,000 of English origin, and 2,000 of Chinese origin. The 'Vaux Le Vicomte'® Delcosu Malus domestica is a recent creation from the Georges Delbard Nurseries in France.

Elegant, the 'Vaux Le Vicomte' Apple tree is a small tree with a columnar and compact habit that reaches a height of 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 feet) and a width of approximately 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in) at maturity. Its foliage is composed of large, ovate, dark green leaves on the upper side and whitish green on the lower side, with deeply toothed edges. The white flowering occurs in April-May, which generally protects it from frost. The flowers are destroyed by frost at temperatures below -2 to -3°C. The 'Vaux Le Vicomte Delcosu' Columnar Apple tree is a hardy plant that can withstand temperatures around -30°C, making it suitable for cultivation in all regions. It is a partially self-fertile variety, but the presence of other apple tree varieties nearby will improve pollination and therefore production. Columnar Apple tree varieties such as 'Amboise'®, 'Azay-Le-Rideau'®, 'Ballerina'® 'Polka', 'Ballerina® Maypole', 'Ballerina® Valse', 'Cheverny'®, 'Chenonceau'®, 'Chinon'®, 'Courson'®, 'Pomfital', 'Rhapsodie'®, 'Vaux Le Vicomte'®, 'Versailles'®, and 'Villandry'® are suitable for cross-pollination. The 'Reine des Reinettes' apple tree can also fulfill this function. Ornamental apple trees such as 'Evereste' and 'John Downie' flower abundantly and can be excellent pollinators.

The 'Vaux Le Vicomte' Apple tree is a vigorous variety with rapid and abundant fruiting. The fruiting, uniform and plentiful, begins in late September and extends until October. The apple can be consumed raw or cooked, in compotes, pastries, paired with cheeses, or as an accompaniment to savoury dishes such as black pudding, pork, or salads. Easy to consume, the apple provides a feeling of satiety. Rich in carbohydrates and fructose, it is invigorating and rehydrating. Its high content of vitamins A, B, C, and E, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre makes the apple a health asset. The fruits can be stored until February. Storage can be done in a cool, dry place, protected from light, at a temperature around 8 to 10°C, or in a cold room, sealed off from outside air, at a temperature of 1 to 3°C. The apple releases ethylene, a gas that promotes fruit ripening. To accelerate the ripening of other fruits or vegetables, place your apples next to them.

Very popular for its fruits, the apple tree finds its place in the garden to the delight of young and old. Among a wide range of apple trees varieties, it is easy to find the variety that best suits one's desires.

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Columnar Apple Tree Vaux Le Vicomte - Georges Delbard (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3.50 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour red
Fruit diameter 9 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Compote, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time September to October

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Malus

Species

domestica

Cultivar

Vaux Le Vicomte® delcosu

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Apple, Orchard apple, Table apple, Cultivated apple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1003842

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Planting and care

Choose a well-sunlit location for your 'Vaux Le Vicomte' Columnar Apple tree. The soil can be slightly chalky or acidic, but without excess. Dig a wide planting hole at least 3 times the volume of the root ball. Simultaneously add organic matter (potting soil, compost...) and a base fertilizer like crushed horn. Do not bury the graft union. Stake if necessary. Water abundantly, even in winter, even if it rains. Fruit trees are ideally planted between October and March, outside of the freezing period. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round, except during periods of extreme heat or frost.

The advantage of columnar fruit trees is that they can be planted in outdoor containers. Choose a container of at least 60L. Make sure the container has drainage holes and provide good drainage by filling the bottom with a thick layer of clay balls or gravel. In pots, your trees will naturally require more regular watering. In winter, move your fruit trees to a sheltered location away from the wind and stop watering during frost periods. Every two years, perform a top dressing by replacing at least the topsoil with fresh potting soil, and fertilize before flowering using a specialized fertilizer that is not too rich in nitrogen.

In winter, at the base of the tree and lightly incorporated into the soil surface, you can add a small handful of wood ash, rich in potash, to improve fruiting. Apple trees can be susceptible to various diseases and pests. To limit risks, space the trees sufficiently, install multi-species hedges, birdhouses, or insect hotels to attract beneficial insects. In summary, prioritize diversity. The main diseases of apple trees are scab (brown spots on the leaves), brown rot (wilting of flowers and rotting of fruits on the tree), and powdery mildew (white powdery coating on the leaves). For these three cases, preventive action is preferred by spraying a horsetail decoction. As a last resort and in case of severe attacks, you can apply a treatment based on Bordeaux mixture. As for pests, the codling moth (or fruit worm) is a small caterpillar that causes galleries inside the fruit. To remedy this, it is preferable to act preventively by promoting the establishment of tits and bats through the installation of nest boxes. In case of aphid infestation, spray a solution based on black soap.

During the harvest in September, only keep the picked fruits. For good storage, it is advisable to place the apple with its stem pointing downwards, on racks or in crates. Choose a preferably completely dark, dry, and cool location, but frost-free.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, October to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Container, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Deep, not too dry

Care

Pruning instructions The pruning of your apple tree can be limited to a simple thinning out of dead or obstructive branches at the end of winter, in March. During the first 3 or 4 years, you can also encourage the development of 4 or 5 main branches, resulting in 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. 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
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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