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Gueule de Mouton apple tree
Malus Domestica Gueule de Mouton
The Gueule de Mouton Apple Tree: a heritage fruitA variety originating from Germany and found in Hauts-de-France and Wallonia. The Malus domestica 'Gueule de Mouton', often simply called "Gueule de Mouton", is a variety of apple tree particularly appreciated for its hardy character and its...
Description
Height at maturity
3 to 4 m
Wingspan at maturity
2 to 3 m
Exposure
sun
Flowering
April
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
Germany
The Gueule de Mouton Apple Tree: a heritage fruit
A variety originating from Germany and found in Hauts-de-France and Wallonia.
The Malus domestica 'Gueule de Mouton', often simply called "Gueule de Mouton", is a variety of apple tree particularly appreciated for its hardy character and its production of original fruits. This apple tree, a true heritage of our traditional orchards, has unique characteristics that make it an interesting choice for lovers of old fruits and gardeners wishing to diversify their orchard.
Shape:
The Gueule de Mouton is a vigorous tree, with rapid growth. Being grafted on a low stem, it generally reaches a height of 3 to 4 meters at maturity, with a comparable spread.
Flowering:
The mid-early flowering occurs in spring, offering a profusion of white flowers, sometimes slightly pink. These flowers, which are melliferous, contribute to the tree's attractiveness for pollinating insects.
Pollination:
The Gueule de Mouton is a self-sterile variety, meaning that it needs other varieties of apple trees to produce fruit. The recommended pollinating varieties are numerous and can vary depending on the region. Among the most commonly cited, we find the 'Transparente de Lesdain', the 'Alkmene', the 'Président Roulin', the 'Reine des Reinettes' and the 'Radoux', Reinette Evagil... It is itself an excellent pollinator for other varieties.
Fruiting:
The fruits of the Gueule de Mouton are medium-sized (65 mm), elongated and slightly asymmetrical, hence its name evoking the shape of a sheep's mouth. Their skin is semi-rough, greenish-yellow in colour, sometimes streaked with pink. The flesh, yellowish-white, is firm and juicy, with a characteristic taste, both sweet and tangy.
Harvest:
The harvest period generally extends from October to January, or even later, depending on weather conditions. The fruits keep well for several months in a cold room.
Use:
The apples of the Gueule de Mouton are versatile. They can be eaten fresh, but are also excellent for making juice, cider, compotes and pies.
Cultivation and maintenance:
The Gueule de Mouton is a hardy tree and easy to grow. It adapts to different types of soil, provided that they are well drained.
-Planting: is preferably done in autumn or spring, outside of frost periods. Choose a sunny location.
-Maintenance: the care to be given to the Gueule de Mouton apple tree is classic: regular watering the first year, training and maintenance pruning, protection against diseases and parasites.
-Pruning: pruning keeps the tree healthy, promotes fruiting and gives it a harmonious shape. It is carried out in winter, when the tree is dormant.
Conclusion
The Gueule de Mouton apple tree is a variety rich in history and flavours. Its hardiness, productivity and the quality of its fruits make it a particularly interesting fruit tree for family gardens and conservatory orchards. By combining tradition and modernity, the Gueule de Mouton fits perfectly into an environmentally friendly gardening approach that promotes fruit heritage.
This apple tree is grafted low-stem onto an M111 rootstock
Features
- Common name : Gueule de Mouton apple tree
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
- Spread : 2 to 3 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : Pinkish white
- Fruit : medium-sized (65 mm), elongated, firm, juicy, sweet, tart.
- Harvest : October until frost
- Use : isolated, lined up, orchard
- Soil : all
- Enemies : red spider
- Possible diseases : resistant to canker, scab, but susceptible to powdery mildew.
- rootstock : M111
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