Antonovka Apple
Antonovka is one of the oldest Ukrainian and Russian apple varieties, dating back to the 17th century.
Antonovka Apple is one of the most treasured heirlooms of Ukrainian and Russian horticulture, having reached us from the 17th century. This variety was born in distant antiquity, when gardeners judged the quality of fruit by taste and aroma rather than marketing names. Today, Antonovka remains a favourite of both professional growers and cottage gardeners who value authenticity and reliability.
This apple tree impresses with its undemanding nature and resilience. The tree grows sturdy with a spreading crown that blooms beautifully in late April and May with delicate white flowers. The medium-sized fruits are green with russet patches, blessed with characteristic sweet-tart harmony of flavour—that very distinctive taste that makes Antonovka indispensable for compotes, jams and fresh eating. This is not the apple that melts on your tongue in a supermarket; this is a plant with personality.
In the garden, Antonovka works wonderfully as a stand-alone specimen and as a companion to pears, plums or cherries. It makes no fuss with its neighbours, grows on ordinary soils, requires moderate watering and minimal intervention from the gardener. This is precisely the sort of tree you can plant and forget about elaborate care schemes—it will do its job.
Allow yourself the pleasure of growing a piece of history. Antonovka is not merely an apple tree; it is a reminder of how real fruit once tasted, and a testament to the fact that the best things often remain unchanged over centuries.
Antonovka Apple — planting & location
Classic hardy variety with tart-sweet fruit
How to water Antonovka Apple
Moderate, regular watering
Fertilizing and pruning: Antonovka Apple
Thin the crown and remove diseased branches