Alkmene apple trees

(Early Windsor)

Malus domestica

Alkmene has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Alkmene is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Picking season: Mid
Self-fertility: Self-fertile
Flowering group: 2

Alkmene was developed in Germany in the mid-1930s, and has a good quality aromatic flavor, very reminscent of its parent, Cox's Orange Pippin.

It is quite widely grown in England and Europe, where it is regarded as a good alternative to Cox, being easier to grow and much more reliable.

Alkmene organic apple trees for sale

Next deliveries: December 2026

1 yeartree on M9 rootstock26.50€
Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root

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Growing and Training

Alkmene grows in a compact style, making it a good choice for small gardens. It is also self-fertile - quite a rare quality among apples - and does not require another apple tree nearby for pollination.

History

Alkmene is a cross between Cox's Orange Pippin and Duchess of Oldenburg, and was developed in Germany in the 1930s. It is sometimes known as Early Windsor.

Alkmene characteristics

What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Alkmene?Beginner
Is Alkmene self-fertile?Self-fertile
What flowering group is Alkmene?2
What is the overall disease resistance of Alkmene?Good
Picking periodmid-September
What season do you pick Alkmene?Mid
How long can you keep Alkmene in a fridge?2-3 weeks
Food usesEating fresh
USDA cold hardyZone 5 (-29C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)Cold (< 20C / 67F)
Where does Alkmene originate from?Germany
When was Alkmene first introduced?1900 - 1949
Fruit colourOrange / Red