Star Api Apple Tree
 (Malus domestica)
 Synonyms : Winter Square, Pentagon, .
 Origin : Probably from Doubes - Montbéliard.
 History : Very old variety described by Jean Bauhin around 1605, famous doctor attached to the court of the Dukes of Württemberg-Montbéliard.
 Fruit Description : Small to medium size, yellow-green with reddish colorations, the shape of which is very original due to the presence of very pronounced ribs, 5 in number, forming a star. The flesh, although not very fragrant, is dense, firm, juicy, tangy and tangy. A refreshing and original apple. Very fertile variety!
 Use : Eating and cooking apple, suitable for drying.
 Harvest and maturity : November to December
 Consumption : Until May in good conditions
 Pollination : Cross-pollination.
 Disease resistance : Good general resistance (scab and powdery mildew) But slightly susceptible to codling moth.
 Available rootstocks :
 - M106 : For outdoor apple trees. Adapts to almost all soils and is particularly well-suited to Brittany. Resists root asphyxiation very well and attracts very little woolly aphids. Good rooting, which gives it good resistance to vole attacks.
 Fruiting fairly quickly in 3-4 years.
 Lifespan: 60 years and over.
 - M26 : For trained or low-stem apple trees, ideal for small city gardens. Small apple tree (3m) with very rapid fruiting (2-3 years). Not suitable as a tree for outdoor use due to its weak root system (but much better than M9) unless it is well supported for life.
 Lifespan 40 years and more.