Alexander
Brilliant orange and red colour on the sunny side, this large apple is both a good eating and good cooking apple. First appeared in Ukraine in the 1700's and quickly spread through Europe, valued because of its hardiness and heavy regular bearing.
- Ripening Time: February - March
- Fertility: Needs a pollinator for itself, produces viable pollen
- Growth Habit: Can be espaliered and kept to 1.5 - 2.5m. Free standing tree grows to around 2 -2.5m tall.
- Rootstock: Dwarfing rootstock
- Chill Tolerance: Normal chill