Organic Apple Tree Belle de Boskoop - Malus domestica

The Belle de Boskoop Apple from Organic Farming has a variety of good vigor and productivity, but the tree sometimes has difficulty setting fruit and is prone to alternate bearing. This apple tree, well adapted to cold and humid climates, is not recommended for dry soil. It produces large, irregular, round fruits, light green to yellow with a touch of bright red. Their flesh is granular, semi-crisp, juicy, and tart. Harvest takes place in late October and November, before the first frost. The apples can be stored until March under good conditions. This variety 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 attested since ancient times. The Belle de Boskoop Apple is a variety discovered in the Netherlands by J.K.W. Ottolander in 1856 in Boskoop.

The Belle de Boskoop Apple is a semi-dwarf tree. It develops a tall trunk, topped with a spreading crown that naturally allows for good airflow, providing some resistance to fungal diseases. It is quite productive, so thinning is necessary to avoid small fruit size and the occurrence of diseases.
Its foliage consists of very large, ovate, slightly hairy leaves that are dark green on top and whitish-green underneath, with deeply toothed edges. They fall in autumn.
Its spectacular flowering lasts for 20 days in April, starting 4 to 8 days before the Golden Delicious. It is composed of large white flowers. This flowering can be destroyed by frost, so the apple tree is well-suited for mountain cultivation. As it is self-sterile, the presence of other apple trees that bloom at the same time is necessary for the fruit set. The varieties 'Golden', 'Starking Delicious', 'Reine des Reinettes', and 'Idared' are suitable for pollination. Belle de Boskoop is a poor pollinator for other apple trees.
The fruit set is late, starting in late October and extending into November. The large round fruits are irregular, light green to yellow, with patches of bright red. Their flesh is granular, semi-crisp, juicy, and tart.

These apples are suitable for fresh consumption, eating out of hand, or cooking. They can, of course, be used in pastries, compotes, jams, and savory dishes, particularly in combination with cheese.

For transport reasons, our tallest varieties may be pruned before shipping. They are suitable for all common training sizes: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for high standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.