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Decio

An ancient apple believed to date from the time of Attila the Hun.

Origin: Italy, 450

Pollination: Decio is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Decio 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
MaidenMM111Vigorous £19.88 (was £26.50)
< 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 Decio

A very old late dessert apple believed to date from Roman times. Mentioned by the 16th century historian Francesco Bocchi as existing around AD 450 when General Ezio took some of these apples (referred to as 'melo d'Ezio') from Rome to Adria, near Padua where he fought Attila. They were served at banquets given by the Duke of Ferrara in 1529 when they were known as 'Deci' apples. Included in a list of 'worthy varieties' in 1823 by a horticulturalist living in Venice.The apple was well known as 'Decio' around Venice in 1939.

Small sized fruit flushed brownish pink over green, ripening to red and cream. Flesh quite sweet and fruity. An upright tree of weak vigour.

Characteristics of Decio apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourFruity
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeLate Oct
Season of useDec-Mar
Tree vigourSmall
Tree habitUpright
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date16
Pollination groupE
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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