Malus domestica 'Dubbele Bellefleur' - 2 YR BUSH

Description
The Apple 'Dubbele Bellefleur' (Malus domestica) produces red and dark red, floury fruit. They are broad and have a tart flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shaded position provide the ideal conditions for a bountiful harvest from the end of September onwards. Its pale pink flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright and spreading habit, the Apple 'Dubbele Bellefleur' grows to a height of around 8 m and a width of 6 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus domestica ‘Belle-Fleur Larche Mouche’.

Bulletpoints
* tart in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * cannot be grown over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Dubbele Bellefleur' are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Dubbele Bellefleur' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Malus domestica 'Dubbele Bellefleur' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Malus domestica 'Dubbele Bellefleur' forms light pink flowers from April.

Fruit
Malus domestica 'Dubbele Bellefleur' produces red, dark red, broad fruit.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, baking, juice, cooking