Malus domestica 'MELROSE'

Malus domestica 'MELROSE'
apple tree - late
apple tree - late
SIZE/TYPE | small tree |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 3-6m |
USUAL WIDTH | 2-4m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
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BLOOMING TIME | April - May |
LOCATION | full sun |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Fruit trees |
Melrose is an attractive and tasty late apple. It is a result of crossing Jonathan and Red Delicious. The apples are sweet and crunchy. Their colour is red. Ideal snack apple or for cooking. Tastes best about one month from picking. It can be stored until end February.
Apple trees should be pruned in mid-winter. Remove vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is mostly horizontal.
I tis a self-sterile variety and needs another apple variety for pollination. Suitable pollination partners are Fuji, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, James Grieve, Rubinette, Rubinola, Spartan, Starking. It is partially mildew resistant, and fully hardy.
Last update 22-11-2008
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