Apple Malus Belle De Boskoop 25 Litre Pot Double U Frame

Malus domestica ‘Belle de Boskoop’ – Classic Dual-Purpose Apple Tree

Malus domestica ‘Belle de Boskoop’ is a renowned heritage apple variety, valued for its large fruits, distinctive sharp flavour, and excellent versatility. A strong-growing, reliable tree, it produces abundant crops of aromatic apples ideal for cooking, baking, and eating when stored. Combined with attractive spring blossom and good autumn colour, it is a superb choice for both productive gardens and traditional orchards.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring: Covered in soft pink buds opening to white blossom, attracting pollinators.

• Summer: Vigorous growth with developing green fruits flushed red.

• Autumn: Heavy crops of large apples ripen, perfect for harvest and storage.

• Winter: Attractive branching structure provides orchard interest.

Key Features

• Large fruits – Firm, green apples flushed with red.

• Sharp, aromatic flavour – Excellent for cooking, baking, and purées.

• Dual-purpose – Improves for eating after storage.

• Heavy cropping – Reliable and productive once established.

• Heritage variety – A classic choice with proven performance.

Perfect For

• Kitchen gardens – Ideal for cooking and preserving.

• Orchards – A traditional variety with strong yields.

• Family gardens – Combines beauty with productivity.

• Wildlife gardens – Blossom attracts bees and pollinators.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Full sun for best fruit quality and cropping.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay if not waterlogged.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.

• Care: Prune in winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting spurs. Thin fruit in early summer for larger apples and better quality.

Harvest & Use

• Harvest: October.

• Use: Excellent for cooking, baking, and desserts; can be eaten fresh after storage.

• Storage: Keeps well into winter, with flavour mellowing over time.

Looks Great With

• Other apple varieties – For extended harvest and pollination.

• Spring bulbs – Daffodils or Crocus beneath enhance seasonal interest.

• Herbs and grasses – Underplant with chives, thyme, or meadow grasses.

• Orchard companions – Pair with pears or plums for a traditional feel.

Malus domestica ‘Belle de Boskoop’ is a superb heritage apple tree offering beauty, reliability, and outstanding culinary quality. With its heavy crops, attractive blossom, and excellent storage qualities, it remains a favourite for gardeners who value both tradition and performance.

Apple Malus Belle De Boskoop 25 Litre Pot Double U Frame Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.