Malus domestica - Old apple tree ‘Sweet Emgaard’ - Rootstock M9- 45L pot - approx. 2m

These ‘old’ apple trees instantly add character, structure and fruit to the garden; mature specimens in spacious pots, ready for planting.

The Malus domestica ‘Sweet Emgaard’ is a traditional Dutch apple variety that is prized for its smooth, sweet taste and a pleasant aroma. The apples are ideal for eating fresh, but are also suitable for light dishes such as compotes and desserts. This old apple tree is a mature specimen measuring approximately 2 metres high, grown in a 45 litre pot at rootstock M9. This rootstock provides a more compact growth, makes the tree easy to manage and at the same time ensures a rapid fruit production.

In spring, the Sweet Emgaard blooms with soft pink to white blossoms that attract many bees. The harvest follows in the late summer to early autumn, with the tree producing lovely pale yellow to soft pink apples with a distinctly sweet flavour. The variety is self-pollinating, but gives higher yields when combined with varieties such as ‘Elstar’, ‘Notarisappel’ or ‘Groninger Kroon’.

The tree is hardy and grows best in a sunny, fertile and well-drained soil. Thanks to the compact growth habit of the M9 rootstock, this variety is particularly well suited to smaller gardens, as a substitute for standard trees, or for fruit lovers who like to keep their trees neat and tidy.

For safe transport, these heavy trees are shipped on a pallet.

Advantages:

• Large, mature apple tree (approx. 2 m high)

• M9 rootstock: compact growth, easy to manage and quick to bear fruit

• Sweet, aromatic apples

• Beautiful spring flowers and bee-friendly

• Hardy and easy-care

• Pallet shipment for optimal protection

Why choose this old fruit tree?
✔ Compact growth due to M9 rootstock, ideal for smaller gardens
✔ Immediately mature tree with rapid fruiting
✔ A traditional sweet apple variety with a mild flavour
✔ Hardy and suitable for the British climate

Bloom & Fruits:
Blooms in April-May, harvest period in September-October. The apples are mildly sweet, aromatic and suitable for eating fresh or for light processing.

Pitch & care:
A sunny spot, with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting. Prune annually in winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage fruit production.

Specifications at a glance
- Height on delivery: approx. 2 m
- Pot size: 45 L
- Rootstock: M9
- Flowering: April-May
- Harvest: September-October
- Port de la plante : compact old tree structure
- Suitable for: garden, yard, smaller orchards

Our Sweet Emgaard apple trees on M9 rootstock combine a sweet flavour, compact growth and early fruiting – a valuable addition to any garden. (Delivered tree may differ slightly from photo).