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Xanthous

A new acidic tasting late season seedling dessert variety raised by Karim Habibi, Keepers Nursery

Origin: Kent UK, 2024

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

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Xanthous 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
MaidenM27Very dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenM9Dwarfing £25.00
MaidenGeneva 210Semi-dwarfing £25.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £25.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £25.00
< 5 in stock

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History and description of Xanthous

A very strong flavoured apple which despite tasting acidic has a very high sugar content BRIX 19%. Xanthous is a rich shade of yellow which the apple typically has as its base colour underneath a red flush.

Characteristics of Xanthous apple trees

UseDessert
ColourYellow w/ red flush
FlavourAcidic
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeEarly Oct
Season of useEarly Oct
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Pollination date0
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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