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Topaz

Malus domestica
Topaz apples
Topaz has received the RHS Award of Garden MeritTopaz is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

Topaz was developed in the Czech Republic specifically for disease-resistance. The apples have a balanced flavour, tending towards the sharper end of the spectrum.

Topaz apples are also very good for juicing, the juice has a lovely tangy apple flavour.

Red Topaz is a sport of the original variety, with a stronger red colouration.

Topaz apple trees for sale

  • 1-year bare-root tree on M116 rootstock£34.95
    Mature height: 2m-3.5m after 10 years
    Can be grown on as a large free-standing apple tree, a small half-standard apple tree, or a large apple fan or espalier.
    Available next season

Growing and Training

Topaz is a good choice for organic growers, or growers who don't want to use any pesticides at all.


Topaz characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Fruit persistencePersistent
  • Self-fertile?Not self-fertile
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Pick seasonLate
  • Picking periodmid-October
  • Keeping1-2 months
  • Food usesEating fresh
  • Country of originCzech Republic
  • Period of origin1950 - 1999
  • Fruit colourOrange / RedOrange flush

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    James Grieve
    James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking.
  • See also Jupiter
    Jupiter
    Jupiter is a popular Cox-style apple with a slightly stronger flavour.

More about apple trees

Apples are very versatile, and all varieties can be eaten or used in the kitchen. However varieties specifically grown as eating apples tend to have the best flavours for eating raw.

The main thing to decide when choosing an eating apple is when you intend to eat the apples. Early season apples are typically ready in August, and generally don't keep very long. Mid-season apples are ripe in early September, while late-season apples start to become ripe in late September and October. Many of the late-season varieties can also be stored in a fridge or cold shed for several months into the winter.

Some apple varieties are self-fertile, but most are not. However in most areas of the UK you do not need to worry whether your apple trees are self-fertile or not, as there will be other apple trees in nearby gardens to help with pollination.


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