Antonovka Apple
Antonovka is one of the oldest Ukrainian and Russian apple varieties, dating back to the 17th century.
The Antonovka Apple is one of the most treasured heirlooms of Ukrainian and Russian horticulture, passed down to us from the 17th century. This variety was born in antiquity, when growers determined fruit quality by taste and aroma rather than marketing names. Today, Antonovka remains a favourite among both professional horticulturists and home gardeners who value authenticity and reliability.
This apple tree impresses with its undemanding nature and resilience. The tree grows sturdy with a spreading crown, flowering beautifully between late April and May with delicate white blossoms. The medium-sized fruits are green with a russet tinge, blessed with a distinctive sweet-tart harmony of flavour—that unmistakable character which makes Antonovka irreplaceable for compotes, preserves, and fresh consumption. This is not the supermarket apple that melts on your tongue; this is a plant with genuine personality.
In the garden, Antonovka works splendidly as a specimen tree and as a companion to pear, plum, or cherry. It is unapologetic about its companions, grows in ordinary soils, requires moderate watering and minimal intervention from the gardener. This is precisely the tree you can plant and forget about complicated care schemes—it will do its work.
Allow yourself the pleasure of growing a piece of history. Antonovka is not merely an apple tree; it is a reminder of how real fruits ought to taste, and testimony that the finest qualities often remain unchanged across 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