Double Bellefleur is a strong-growing, medium-sized tree with a round, open crown. Its height is about 7-9 m. The tree blooms with white-pink flowers in April, which is an additional ornamental feature. The apples can be picked in September. They are large and round, sometimes somewhat irregular in shape. The colour is yellow with a large bright red blush. Sometimes the blush is so large that the apples appear to be red with a yellow blush. The flesh is hard and the apple tastes sour. It is therefore not a hand apple, but a typical storage apple, suitable for making juice or purée, or for cooking and incorporating into apple pie. Double Bellefleur is an old variety that was grown before 1760. Hardiness zone 6.
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
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Malus domestica DUBBELE BELLEFLEUR ('Belle-Fleur Larche Mouche') can eventually reach a height of 7-9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Malus domestica DUBBELE BELLEFLEUR ('Belle-Fleur Larche Mouche') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 7-9 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Malus domestica DUBBELE BELLEFLEUR ('Belle-Fleur Larche Mouche') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Malus domestica DUBBELE BELLEFLEUR ('Belle-Fleur Larche Mouche') 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 DUBBELE BELLEFLEUR ('Belle-Fleur Larche Mouche') blooms in april.