Low-stem apple tree (Malus domestica 'Rode Boskoop') BIO - 5-liter pot

'Rode Boskoop' is a traditional apple variety that produces large, reddish-brown apples with a distinctly fresh, sweet-tart flavor. These sturdy storing apples are ideal for pies, compotes, and juice, but are also popular fresh for those who enjoy a spicy bite. The compact, dwarf stem grows to approximately 2–3 m (6.5–9 ft), making it suitable for smaller gardens. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location and produces a bountiful harvest year after year.

Key Features

• Harvest period: September-October
• Taste: sweet and sour, good storage apple
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Height: 2-3 m
• Planting distance: 2-2.5 m
• Self-pollinating: partially (suitable pollinators: 'Rode Boskoop', 'Elstar' or 'Cox's orange pippin')
• Height on delivery: 70-80 cm (without pot)

What is a low-stemmed tree?
Low-stemmed means the tree is grafted onto a slow-growing rootstock, allowing the saplings to bear fruit faster and grow shorter. The advantages of this are that they're suitable for smaller (vegetable) gardens, allowing you to grow more varieties in the same space. It's also convenient because you can harvest easily, safely, and without needing a long ladder.

Tips and care:

• Planting: Because the trees are delivered in pots, they can be planted year-round. It's best to plant in the fall, when the soil is still warm and moist, allowing the trees to take root well. Plants planted in the fall have a more developed root system than those planted in the spring.
• Open ground or pots: You can also grow all low-stemmed fruit trees in pots. The larger the pot, the better they will thrive. They will always grow better and produce more fruit in the open ground.
• Support: Provide support with a stake during the first year. Low-stemmed trees are easy to harvest and remain compact and manageable.