Apple Tree (Amere De Berthcourt)

Description

Perfect for the homeowner or orchardist who wants to make their own cider, Amere de Berthcourt is one of the best. This easy-to-grow, bittersweet variety bears good crops of juicy, bittersweet, greenish-yellow fruit.

Latin name: Malus domestica ‘Amère de Berthcourt’
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil. Plant in ½ day to full sun.
Bearing Age: 3-5 years
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf
Size at Maturity: 12-15′ in height-smaller with summer pruning
Bloom time: Late spring
Flowering Group: Group 4
Ripening Time: Late summer to early fall
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests and Diseases: Monitor for aphids, apple maggots, and cedar apple rust. Protect against common apple diseases.
Hardiness (Temp): -30°F to -20°F
USDA Zone: USDA Zones 4-8