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Michelin cider apple trees

(Normandie Blanc)
Malus domestica
Michelin
Michelin is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 4

Michelin, also known as Normandie Blanc, is a traditional French cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.

Cider apple varieties tend to remain in use primarily in their area of origin but Michelin was imported to England in the 19th century and as a result has become popular in English-speaking cider regions as well.

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Michelin organic cider apple trees for sale


  • 1Maidentree on M116 rootstock24.95€
    Medium tree (2m-3.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
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  • 2Maidentree on MM111 rootstock24.25€
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years) Bare-root
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  • 3Maidentree on Bittenfelder rootstock24.25€
    Very large tree (5m-6m+ after 10 years) Bare-root
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  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
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Growing and Training

Michelin is a reliable annual cropper, easy to grow. It is usually considered self-sterile but in practice seems to be partially self-fertile.


History

Michelin originates from the traditional French cider-producing area of Normandy, where it is known as Normandie Blanc on account of the pale colour of the apples and juice. It was first discovered in the 18th century and is now also a popular hard cider variety in England and the USA.


Michelin characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
  • Flowering group4
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • PloidyDiploid
  • Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climates
  • Picking periodearly November
  • Picking seasonLate
  • Season of use2-3 weeks
  • CroppingGood
  • Food usesHard cider
  • Disease resistanceAverage
  • ScabSome resistance
  • Country of originFrance
  • Period of origin1750 - 1799
  • Fruit colourGreen - light
  • Fruit sizeSmall