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Ancient Variety

A Historic and Unique Addition to Your Garden

This ancient apple variety, the Apple Apistar, is perfect for heritage orchard enthusiasts and curious gardeners alike. First recorded in the 16th century and likely dating back to Roman times, it offers a unique star-shaped fruit with a five-pointed star visible when sliced. Known as Pomum Pentagonum by European monks, this apple holds cultural significance as symbolic of the five wounds of Christ.

The Victorian Favourite with Long-Lasting Appeal

This Victorian favourite was once a popular Christmas table decoration. Its striking green skin with a red/orange blush and white, crunchy flesh delivers a sweet, tangy flavour that is sure to delight. With its thick, waxy coating ensuring a long shelf life until May, this apple is a must-have for any fruit lover's garden or orchard.

Easy Care and Planting Guide

The Apple Apistar is harvested from November to December, and its fruits stay firm on the tree into winter. Belonging to pollination group 3 (mid-late flowering), it is frost tolerant and boasts excellent disease resistance, generally free from scab and powdery mildew. Supplied as a bare root fruit tree, it's ideal for planting now to enjoy delicious fruits in just a few years!

• Planting: Ideal for planting in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
• Caring: Water regularly during dry spells and apply mulch to retain moisture.

FAQs:

• When is the best time to plant? The best time to plant is during the dormant season from late autumn to early spring.
• How fast does it grow? The tree will begin producing fruit approximately 2 years after planting, with best yields around 4 years.
• What type of soil does it prefer? It thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.