Malus domestica 'Pinova' - OLD TREE 20-25 CM C80

Description
The Apple 'Pinova'(s) (Malus domestica) produces green-red, firm and crunchy fruits. They have a sweet and sour flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yield harvest from October. Its light pink flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright, broad and bushy habit, the Apple 'Pinova'(s) grows to around 4 metres high and 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Apple 'Pinova'(s) are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Pinova'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Apple 'Pinova'(s) is an upright, broad and bushy small tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

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 'Pinova'(s) 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 'Pinova'(s) forms light pink flowers from April.

Fruit
Malus domestica 'Pinova'(s) forms green-red fruits.

Disease resistance
The following diseases should be considered with Malus domestica 'Pinova'(s): - Scab: sensitive variety - Powdery mildew: limited health - Fire blight: sensitive variety.

Use
Fresh consumption, baking, juice, cooking