Malus Domestica "Apple Anna" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Anna’
Common Names: Anna Apple, Anna Apple Tree

📌 Product Description

Malus domestica ‘Anna’ is a highly popular low-chill apple cultivar specifically bred for warm climates, making it one of the best apple varieties for South African conditions. It produces attractive red-blushed apples with a sweet, slightly tart flavour suitable for fresh eating and cooking.

This variety is known for its early flowering and very early harvest season, often producing fruit when most other apple varieties are still developing. It is a heavy bearer and begins fruiting at a young age, making it ideal for home gardeners and small orchards.

Developed in Israel, ‘Anna’ requires significantly fewer cold hours than traditional apple varieties, allowing it to thrive in mild winter regions.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 3 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil moist during fruit development
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in spring and after fruiting.

Maintenance:

• Prune annually to maintain shape and productivity
• Benefits from cross-pollination (e.g. with ‘Dorsett Golden’)
• Monitor for pests and diseases

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Winter (dormant season)
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late winter to early spring
Harvest Time: Late spring to early summer (very early variety)
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm and mild winter regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Low (±200–300 hours)

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Low chill requirement (excellent for warm climates)
• Early harvesting variety
• High-yielding
• Dual-purpose (fresh eating and cooking)
• Suitable for home gardens

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home orchards
✔ Warm climate fruit production
✔ Edible gardens
✔ Early-season fruit supply
✔ Small-scale farming