Malus dom. 'Schone van Boskoop' - 2 YR BUSH

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus 'Schöner von Boskoop', Malus 'Renette von Montfort', Malus domestica 'Gelber Boskoop', Malus domestica 'Belle de Boskoop'.

Bulletpoints
* tart, refreshing flavour * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Apple 'Boskoop' is upright and broad in structure.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Malus domestica 'Boskoop' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Malus domestica 'Boskoop' forms light pink flowers from April.

fruit
The yellow-red, medium-sized stone fruits have a tart, refreshing flavour. The flesh of these round stone fruits is juicy and crunchy; the skin is rough. They ripen from mid-October and are ready to eat from December. The harvest can be stored until April.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered Malus domestica 'Boskoop': - Scab: sensitive variety - Powdery mildew: healthy variety.

Use
Fresh consumption, baking, juice, cooking