Damelot Cider Apple Tree Half-Stem Diameter 6-8 cm Conventional Bare Root

Unique fruits for ciders rich in flavor

Damelot apples are distinguished by their rustic aesthetic and their organoleptic qualities, ideal for cider production:

• Size: Small to very small, suitable for efficient and rapid harvesting.
• Shape: Spherical or slightly flattened, typical of traditional cider apples.
• Skin: Yellow dotted with black dots, providing an authentic and natural appearance.
• Flesh: Sour, slightly bitter, and without pronounced acidity.
• Taste :
  • A subtle bitterness and rich tannins that bring structure and character to ciders.
  • Perfect aromatic complexity for balanced blends.

Damelot apples play a key role in cider blends, adding depth and aromas to blends intended for craft or farmhouse ciders.

An ideal variety for the production of traditional ciders

Business Applications

• Ciders with character: With their high tannin content, Damelot apples enrich ciders with structure and complexity.
• Blends: Used in moderate proportions, they perfectly balance ciders with sweeter or tangy profiles.
• Late production: Their maturity in November makes them ideal for seasonal or high-end ciders.

By choosing Damelot plants from Arboriverse, you are choosing a variety specialized in the creation of high-quality ciders, appreciated for their authenticity and character.

A hardy and easy to grow tree

Tree characteristics

• Vigor: Moderate, providing an easy-care and easy-to-manage tree.
• Port: Semi-erect, with a solid frame that withstands varied climatic conditions well.
• Recommended rootstocks:
  • Bud 9: For intensive or semi-intensive orchards.
  • MM106: Ideal for a balance between vigor and rapid fruiting.

Thanks to its hardiness, the Damelot apple tree is a safe choice for producers wishing to limit phytosanitary interventions while obtaining abundant harvests.

Cultivation calendar: a late harvest for seasonal ciders

Flowering and pollination

• Flowering: Medium, making it a good pollinator variety for other apple trees.
• Cross-pollination required: Damelot is self-sterile, requiring the presence of compatible varieties for optimal production.
• Recommended pollinating varieties:
  • Little Yellow
  • Red mullet from Dol
  • Sweet Coët Line
  • René Martin
  • Guillevic

Harvesting and processing

• Ripeness: Apples reach maturity in November, perfect for late-ripening, richly aromatic ciders.
• Rapid processing: The fruits must be pressed quickly after harvesting to preserve their tannin content and prevent them from becoming "floury".

Natural resistance with low maintenance requirements

Disease resistance

• Scab: Good resistance, reducing losses in humid climates.
• Powdery Mildew: Low susceptibility, an advantage in humid or disease-prone areas.
• Other diseases: Satisfactory resistance, with little need for phytosanitary treatments.

Simplified maintenance

• Fast fruiting, ideal for regular harvests from the first years.
• High yield, even under hardy growing conditions.

The Damelot apple tree is an economical and ecological choice, requiring little care for optimal results.

Origin and recognition: a variety at the heart of cider heritage

Deeply rooted in French cidermaking heritage, the Damelot apple tree is a traditional variety used for decades to enrich artisanal ciders. Appreciated for its hardiness and unique aromas, it remains a popular choice for preserving tradition while meeting modern consumer expectations.

Why choose Damelot with Arboriverse?

• Certified quality: Rigorously selected plants to guarantee optimal production.
• Technical support: Our experts advise you on how to optimize the management of your orchard.
• Tailor-made service: Fast delivery tailored to the needs of professionals.
• Added value: Produce authentic, characterful ciders with a rustic and reliable variety.

The Damelot cider apple tree is a must-have for professional producers looking to enrich their ciders with a rustic, tannin-rich variety. Thanks to its small, yellow apples with a unique flavor, it guarantees balanced and authentic ciders, perfectly suited to blends or artisanal vintages.

Trust Arboriverse, your specialist cider apple plant wholesaler, to add this variety to your orchard. Contact us today to order your Damelot plants and enhance your cider production.