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Michelin cider apple trees

Malus domestica
Michelin apples
Michelin is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Late
  • Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 4

Michelin is a traditional French cider apple variety producing a bittersweet juice.

Cider apple varieties tend to remain in use primarily in their area of origin but Michelin was imported to England in the 19th century and as a result has become popular in English-speaking cider regions as well.

Michelin cider apple trees for sale

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root tree,M116 rootstock£35.50
    Medium tree (2m-3m after 10 years)
  • BR22-year bare-root tree,M116 rootstock£46.00
    Medium tree (2m-3m after 10 years)
  • BR31-year bare-root tree,MM106 rootstock£34.95
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  • BR42-year bare-root tree,MM106 rootstock£46.00
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  • BR51-year bare-root tree,MM111 rootstock£34.95
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  • BR62-year bare-root tree,MM111 rootstock£43.50
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  • BR71-year bare-root tree,M25 rootstock£35.50
    Very large tree (4m-7m after 10 years)
  • BR82-year (1.75m) bare-root tree,M25 rootstock£46.95
    Very large tree (4m-7m after 10 years)

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Tree specification

Photos of trees as supplied | Tree sizes and forms

Pre-ordering

Pre-order now for delivery in September 2025

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

A reliable annual cropper, easy to grow. It is usually considered self-sterile but in practice seems to be partially self-fertile.

Recommended pollinators for Michelin cider apple trees

Michelin is partially self-fertile, so you do not need another variety to pollinate it to produce fruit. However you will get a better crop if you plant any of the following pollinator varieties nearby. If you are not sure about pollination requirements don't hesitate to ask us. More pollinators >

  • Pollinator James Grieve
    James Grieve
    James Grieve is the classic Scottish dual-purpose apple. It can be eaten fresh, and is also excellent for juicing and cooking.
  • Pollinator Katy
    Katy
    Katy is an attractive and versatile early apple variety from Sweden, very easy to grow.
  • Pollinator Howgate Wonder
    Howgate Wonder
    Howgate Wonder is a large cooking apple which keeps well. Produces an excellent sharp juice.
  • Pollinator Jelly King
    Jelly King
    A compact crab apple, with unusually large persistent fruits - excellent for crab apple jelly.
  • Pollinator Golden Hornet
    Golden Hornet
    Malus Golden Hornet is a traditional white blossom crab apple, with persistent yellow fruits.
  • Pollinator Golden Delicious
    Golden Delicious
    The flavour of home-grown Golden Delicious is far better than its supermarket reputation.
  • Pollinator Honeycrisp
    Honeycrisp
    Honeycrisp is an American cold-hardy disease-resistant apple - it shows just how good modern apples have become.
  • Pollinator Somerset Redstreak
    Somerset Redstreak
    An English cider apple variety producing a very high-quality bittersweet juice.

History

Normandy, France - 18th century.


Michelin characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
  • Flowering group4
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climates

Using

  • Picking seasonLate
  • CroppingGood
  • Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
  • Food usesHard cider

Problems

  • Disease resistanceAverage
  • Scab (Apple and Pear)Some resistance

Identification

  • Country of originFrance
  • Period of origin1750 - 1799
  • Fruit colourGreen - light

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In addition, all our trees are certified under the Plant Healthy scheme, supervised by the Plant Health Alliance. Other stakeholders include Defra and the RHS. The scheme aims to improve UK biosecurity by setting standards for all growers and retailers involved in selling plants in the UK. Find out more.

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More about cider apple trees

In England and France there is a tradition of breeding apple varieties specifically for the production of cider. These varieties are generally not edible, but are grown for the qualities of their juice.

Cider production usually relies on a blend of different cider apples, and cider varieties are divided into four groups on the characteristics of the juice they produce:

  Sweeter Sharper
Higher tannin Bitter sweet Bitter sharp
Lower tannin Sweet Sharp

Some mainstream apple varieties can also be used for cider production or in cider blends, and some crab apples are also useful for cider blends.


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