The Lady apple tree are one of the oldest varieties known, first cultivated by the Romans. Also known as Pomme d'Api or the Christmas Apple, it was grown by Louis XIII in his orchards. The French loved the Lady apple tree and thought they were a royal apple; early American colonists thought of them as a symbol of wealth. Traditionally the Lady apple was used in Christmas decorations and stockings. Small, smooth, creamy yellow fruit with glossy red cheek, borne often in clusters. Crisp, juicy, fine-grained, pure white flesh. This is a highly aromatic variety with much of its fragrance and high quality flavor in its skin; for this reason, it should not be peeled. Makes excellent cider to boot. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Lady apple trees for sale.
Considerations for Lady Apple Tree
USDA Zone : 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Very Late
Bloom Period: Late
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: France 1628
Storage: 3-6 months
Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree
Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .
Pruning tip
Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...
Shipping information
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
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