Alexandre Lambre apple

Malus domestica 'Alexandre Lambre'

TreeRosaceae

Alexandre Lambre apple
Edible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Dense
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

Food garden

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Alexandre Lambre' apple (Malus domestica 'Alexandre Lambre') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Dr Van Mons bred it in 1844. It has a dense habit and grows at a moderate rate. Bees visit the flowers in early to late spring.

Pairs well with Honeyberry, Lupine, African marigold, and Prairie dropseed.