USDA Certified Organic

Michelin cider apple tree gained prominence in Normandy in the late 1800's. Named after a Monsieur Michelin who promoted the study of cider apples. Michelin cider apple tree is an old bittersweet  variety with reliable cropping. The apples are small, pale green and maturing to yellow with a slight flush. This cider can stand alone but benefits from blending. Slight berry aroma, tastes like cooked apple. The Michelin apple trees produce a sweet, mildly astringent juice, and a good, medium bittersweet cider. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Michelin apple trees for sale.

Considerations for Michelin Apple Tree

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses: Strictly Hard Cider

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Late

Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile

Origin Date:  France 1700`s

Storage: 3-4 weeks

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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