Apple tree "Joachim"
 (Malus domestica)
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 Origin : Arzano
 History : Very old variety.
 Fruit Description : Medium-sized and conical-rounded in shape. Yellow skin with strong blood-red stripes. The flesh is rather firm and slightly pink under the skin, but the flesh can take on a deeper pink tint in some years. An apple with notes of red fruits for dual use, for eating and for juice and ciders, to which it adds an interesting taste.
 Use : To chew, to juice, to cider.
 Harvest : October
 Conservation : Average.
 Pollination : Cross-pollination.
 Disease resistance : Good resistance, provided the port is well ventilated.
 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.