A variety from New Jersey, USA introduced 1974. A good early apple and very attractive.
Vistabella apple tree – Season:
August and September eating.
Vistabella – appearance:
Beautiful and distinct, conical, medium sized and almost entirely covered in a deep maroon-purple skin finish, The skin often has a light bloom.
Vistabella apple trees – flavour:
Sweet and light but subtle too with hints of raspberry. Tender flesh.
Uses:
A dessert apple and perfect for decoration purposes. Has also been juiced.
Cropping & Growth
Medium vigour, stocky.
Vistabella Apple Trees - Pollination: Pollination group ‘A’ partner with any varieties in the same or adjacent groups. Here are some suggested varieties:
Idared
Irish Peach
Egremont Russet
Rev.W.Wilks
Beauty of Bath
Christmas Pearmain
Tree sizes for Vistabella apple trees for sale
M27 is a miniature stock, ideal for very small gardens, pots on the patio etc. Grows to around 180cm’s. Good hearty soil is preferred.
M9 is classed as dwarfing and a good intermediate stock. Matures to 200cm’s plus with a similar spread. M9 is heavy cropping and promotes larger fruits, but needs permanent staking and good soil.
M26 stock Is classed as semi-dwarfing. Does well on poorer soil. Reaches 300cm’s+ with the same spread.
MM106 is vigorous and the best choice for where a larger ‘orchard sized’ tree is required. Grows 4m+ with the same spread and suitable for most soils
