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Belle Fleur Large Mouche Apple Tree
Malus domestica Belle Fleur Large mouche
Description
Malus domestica 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche': an apple tree with character for your gardens
Malus domestica 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche', also known as 'Large Mouche' or 'Lanscailler', is an old apple tree that has won over fruit lovers with its unique character and robustness. Native to our regions (Belgium), it has adapted to our climates and soils, making it a wise choice for gardens and orchards.
A fruit tree with a charming silhouette
Grafted onto a low stem, the 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche' develops a harmonious silhouette and an upright shape with branches bending under the weight of the fruit, with. A height at maturity of 3 and 5 meters. Its spread is 3 m. Its hardiness of -30°C is remarkable, allowing it to withstand the harsh winters of our regions.
A delicate and fragrant flowering
In April-May, the apple tree 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche' is adorned with slightly pinkish white flowers, forming a profusion of delicately scented bouquets. This abundant flowering attracts pollinating insects, thus contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.
The pollinators of Belle-Fleur Large Mouche are: Geneva, Alkmene, Président Roulin, Colapuis, Reine des Reinettes, Gueule de Mouton, Reinette Evagil, Transparente de Lesdain, Radoux, Président Van Dievoet, La Paix, Reinette étoilée, Jonathan.
Belle-Fleur Large Mouche does not pollinate any variety, it has very bad pollen
Original and tasty fruits
The fruits of this apple tree are medium to large in size (8 cm), with a slightly flattened shape, wider than high and smooth skin. Their colour varies from yellowish green to golden yellow, often streaked with red. The flesh, white and firm, offers a sweet and slightly acidic taste, perfect for fresh consumption, but also for cooking. The harvest takes place from the end of September to the beginning of October. The fruits keep well for several weeks in a cold room, allowing you to enjoy their flavour throughout the fall, and until December.
An ideal location for the blossoming of this apple tree
To ensure optimal growth of your apple tree 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche', choose a sunny to partially shaded location. This tree adapts to all types of soil, provided that they are well drained. A soil rich in humus will allow it to produce better quality fruits.
Cultivation and care
Growing Malus domestica 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche' is relatively simple. It requires little maintenance, but a few basic cares will allow it to flourish fully.
Planting: plant in the fall or spring, outside of frost periods. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots and add compost to the bottom of the hole.
Watering: Water your young apple tree regularly, especially during dry spells.
Fertilization: Add organic fertilizer to the base of the tree in the spring to stimulate growth and fruiting.
Pruning: Pruning is essential to maintain a harmonious shape for your apple tree and promote good fruiting. Carry out training pruning in the first few years, then maintenance pruning each year.
Special advice for the 'Belle Fleur Large Mouche' Apple Tree
This is a vigorous apple tree and is very little susceptible to diseases (scab, canker and powdery mildew). However, it can be attacked by certain parasites such as aphids, caterpillars or codling moths. To prevent these attacks, you can use organic treatments or install pheromone traps.
Features
- Common name : Belle Fleur Large Mouche Apple Tree - Lanscailler
- Family : Rosaceae
- Category : grafted low stem fruit tree
- Spread : 3 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : Pinkish white
- Fruit : 8 cm apple slightly flattened, wider than high, with smooth skin, yellow streaked with red.
- Harvest : end of September to beginning of October
- Use : isolated - orchard
- Soil : all
- Habit : upright
- Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
- Possible diseases : Not very sensitive to powdery mildew, scab and canker
- rootstock : M111
- Pollinator : Geneva, Alkmene, Président Roulin, Colapuis, Reine des Reinettes, Gueule de Mouton, Reinette Evagil, Transparente de Lesdain, Radoux, Président Van Dievoet, La Paix, Reinette étoilée, Jonathan.
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