One Planet Organics
Le Bret Cider Apple Tree
Late harvest Cider apple tree
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Le Bret is a traditional cider apple from Normandy, France, valued for its contribution to classic cider blends and historically grown in Devon.
Features of the Le Bret Apple Tree
- Bittersharp cider apple, best suited to cider making
- Fruit should be used soon after harvest; does not store well
- Harvests very late in the season
- Mildly-vigorous growth habit
- Though disease resistant, can be susceptible to scab
Origins / Notes
Originating in Normandy, France, Le Bret has long been used for cider production and was introduced to Devon during the mid-1900s. It is best suited to experienced growers and traditional cider orchards where fruit can be processed promptly after harvest.
Pollination / Flowering season
This apple tree has Mid Season pollination
- M111
Please refer to our Rootstock Guide for more information
Help selecting your organic apple tree
You might want to have a read of our Guide - How to Choose the Right Apple Tree - that gives an overview of all the decisions you'll need to make and tips on how to make them.
And we are happy to help if you need making your selections. Just get in touch.
Choosing a Rootstock
Choosing a Rootstock
Whereas varieties determine the type of apple you get, the rootstock determines the growing characteristics, vigour and ultimate height of the tree.
Selecting the right rootstock for your site and preference is just as important as the variety you chose. The different rootstocks we graft with and their uses are listed below.
M26 – Semi dwarf. Up to 3m high. Requires staking. Used for bush trees. Suitable for small gardens & allotments, for training into cordons & espaliers. Startsbfruiting after 2-3 years. Space bush trees 2-4m apart.
M116 – Medium. A semi-vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 3-4m high. Good for wet soil conditions. Start fruiting after 3-4 years. Space trees 3.6m with 4.5m between the rows.
MM106 – Medium. A semi-vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 3-4m high. Good for half standards, espaliers, cordons. Start fruiting after 3-4 years. Space trees 3.6m with 4.5m between the rows.
M111 – Large. A vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 4m high. Tolerates wet ground, more exposed sites, higher altitudes, and shallower soil conditions, has good disease resistance. Good for farms, larger smallholdings. Start fruiting after 4-5 years Space trees 4-6m apart with 6m between the rows.
M25– Very Large. A very vigorous rootstock, with trees growing up to 6m (20ft) high. Grow as full or half standard. Ideal in poorer soil in exposed sites. Not ideal for the most gardens unless the soil is poor. Start fruiting after 5-6 years. Space trees 4.5m apart with 6m between the rows.
Pollination Group
Pollination Group
Mid Season
For more information about pollination groups, please click here.
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