(Early Windsor)
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.
Contact us if you would like to go on the waiting list for next season.
Let me know when Alkmene apple trees are back in stock.
If you do not hear from us by March you can contact us to pre-order for next autumn.
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.
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.
