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Delprim

Delprim is a deliciously scented early season apple.

Origin: France, 1960

Pollination: Delprim is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

British-grown British-grown fruit trees All our bare-root trees are personally hand-grafted by our Nursery Manager and grown on at our nursery in Kent. We have Defra and Plant Healthy certification. Find out more ...

Delprim apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £25.50
< 5 in stock

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

History and description of Delprim

Delprim was raised in France at the Delbard nursery, Malicorne in the 1960’s from a Delcorf (Delbarestivale) X Akane. An early dessert apple. Small sized fruit, predominantly red flushed, smooth skinned. The flesh is firm, crisp and juicy. A rich flavour with plenty of sugar and acidity. Becomes sweeter and very scented when fully ripe in September. A vigorous, spreading tree. Heavy cropper.

Characteristics of Delprim apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourPerfumed
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeMid Aug
Season of useAug-Sep
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitSpreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date5
Pollination groupB
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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