Malus domestica 'Discovery' – Malus domestica 'Discovery'

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Malus domestica 'Discovery' – Malus domestica 'Discovery'

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'Discovery' is a medium vigorous growing tree with a semi-open, flattened spherical crown and, like most other consumption apples, grows about 6-8 m high. As a tree, it is unfortunately susceptible to fruit tree canker. 'Discovery' is a typical summer apple. The apples can be picked from mid-August onwards. They are relatively small flattened round. The colour is red, sometimes on a yellow base or with a small yellow blush. The flesh is firm and white in colour. The flavour is pleasantly sweet to slightly acidic and not very aromatic. 'Discovery' is a distinct hand apple, keeping for about two to three weeks. Unsuitable for use in apple pie. This English apple variety was selected as a seedling in 1949 at Langham, Essex. Hardiness zone 6.

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Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
flatened spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, pink, flowers in April
Fruits
edible fruits, yellow, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good, susceptible to sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem fruit tree, halfstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Halfstem fruit tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink white April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Malus domestica 'Discovery'

Malus domestica 'Discovery' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Malus domestica 'Discovery' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Malus domestica 'Discovery' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus domestica 'Discovery' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Malus domestica 'Discovery' blooms in april.
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