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Api Rose

A small greenish yellow apple of probably ancient origin.

Origin: France,

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

Api Rose apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Api Rose

Api Rose is an old French variety of unknown origin. Formerly grown in France, particularly around Paris. A small, flat-round fruit. Greenish yellow skin. Crisp and sweet.

Characteristics of Api Rose apple trees

UseDessert
ColourYellow
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeMid/Late Oct
Season of useDec-Apr
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingHeavy
Suitable forLate Frost
Pollination date24
Pollination groupG
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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