Apple tree - Winter banana
Apple tree - Winter banana
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Winter Banana Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Winter Banana')
An original and surprising American variety, the Winter Banana is recognizable by its characteristic banana-like aroma. An apple that leaves no one indifferent!
🍎 Fruit description
A medium to large apple with an elongated, regular conical shape. The skin is smooth, thin, and pale yellow to golden yellow with a pinkish-orange blush on the side exposed to the sun. The flesh is creamy white, fine-textured, crisp, juicy, and fragrant. It has a sweet, mild flavor with a touch of acidity and a characteristic aroma reminiscent of banana, hence its name.
🥧 Usage
An excellent eating apple, prized for its unique flavor. Ideal for fresh juices and fruit salads where it adds an exotic touch. Also suitable for tarts and compotes.
📅 Harvest
October. Harvesting takes place when the fruit detaches easily from the tree. Harvest is generally regular.
🏺 Conservation
Keeps well for 3 to 4 months in a cool, well-ventilated cellar. Best enjoyed from November to February. The characteristic aroma develops over time.
🐝 Pollination
Self-sterile variety requiring a pollinator. Good pollinators: Reine des Reinettes, Reinette Clocharde, Patte de Loup. Early to mid-season flowering. Good productivity.
🛡️ Disease resistance
Good overall disease resistance. Fair resistance to scab and powdery mildew. Hardy variety that adapts well to different climates. Tolerates spring frosts thanks to its early flowering.
📖 History
Developed around 1876 in Indiana, USA, likely from a chance seedling. Introduced to Europe in the early 20th century. Its name comes from its characteristic banana-like aroma and its good winter storage qualities. A variety appreciated by lovers of unusual apples.
🌱 Cultivation characteristics
A vigorous tree with a spreading, upright habit. It bears fruit quickly and produces a regular, abundant crop. It adapts to all types of well-drained soil. Prefers a sunny location. An easy-to-grow variety that is decorative in spring with its beautiful blossoms.
