Maria Lena

Price range: 26,50 € through 59,75 €

A traditional cider apple variety producing aromatic fruit suitable for balanced artisanal cider production.

Choose your tree form

1 year old grafted tree – approx. 1–2 m

Half-standard – 1 to 1.5 m stem

Low-stem tree – approx. 60 cm stem

Standard tree – 1.8 m stem and over

Apple rootstock options

Bittenfelder – approx. 6 m mature height

EM9 – approx. 2.5 m mature height

M116 – approx. 4 m mature height

MM111 – approx. 4 m mature height

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SKU: 4354 Categories: Apple trees, Cider apple trees

Description

Maria Lena Cider Apple Tree is a traditional cider apple variety appreciated for its aromatic fruit and useful balance of sweetness, acidity and tannins in cider production.

The apples are mainly used for traditional and artisanal cider making, where they contribute flavour complexity and structure to cider blends. The variety is also appreciated for its rustic orchard qualities and reliable productivity.

Maria Lena is well suited to traditional orchards and low-input growing systems, making it an interesting choice for enthusiasts of heritage cider apple varieties.