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Saint Martin cider apple tree

Malus domestica 'Saint Martin'

  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Pollination group: 3
  • Uses: Eating fresh
  • Uses: Culinary
  • Uses: Dual purpose
  • Uses: Juice
  • Uses: Hard cider

Saint Martin is a versatile French heirloom apple often grown in traditional French ochards.  It is relished for its aromatic flavour which is primarily sweet but balanced with just a hint of sharpness.

As well as being an excellent variety for eating fresh, Saint Martin is also used for baking in pies and tarts as the firm texture of the slices hold their shape well.

The apples are small to medium size, and usually a dull-red colour.

The versatile nature of the Saint Martin means it is also used in cider production, being packed full of juice with a well-balanced sugar content.

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    Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
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How to grow

Saint Martin does best in well-drained soils.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

The Saint Martin apple is thought to have originated in France, possibly in the cider-producing region of Normandy (Pays d'Auge). It is possibly named after Saint Martin of Tours. 

Saint Martin characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Pollination group3
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • UsesEating freshCulinaryJuiceHard ciderDual purpose
  • General resistanceAverage
  • FireblightSome susceptibility
  • CankerSome susceptibility
  • ScabSome susceptibility
  • MildewSome resistance
  • Country of originFrance
  • Period of origin1800 - 1849
  • Flesh colourCream
  • Fruit colorRed - darkRussetYellow / Red