USDA Certified Organic Api Etoile apple tree originally appeared in France in approximately 1628 and later made its way across the channel to England where it became extremely popular, decorating Victorian tables. The Api Etoile apple tree is a rare apple, small and attractive, brightly flushed red over the yellow skin. Very unusual oblate (flattened) shape looking like a rounded star from the end. The Api Etoile apple is a little larger than the Lady apple, but with many similarities in growth habit and flavor. The Api were often called lady apples, as they could easily slide into a purse without notice. The Api Etoile is an excellent dessert apple with strong aromatics combined with sufficient acid and a sweet zesty taste. It's a powerful punch of flavor when perfectly ripe, mellows in storage to a fine dessert apple. The Api Etoile apple tree ripens very late. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Api Etoile apple trees for sale. Considerations for Api Etoile Apple Tree USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Heirloom: YesUses: Cider, Fresh Eating, Cooking, SauceHarvest Period: Very LateBloom Period: MidseasonPollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom periodOrigin Date: Switzerland 1600's Disease Resistance: GoodStorage: 1 to 2 monthsRootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)Years to Bear: 2-4 yearsRecommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
