Anna van Zieuwent
The Anna van Zieuwent apple was grown around 1975 from an apple seed by Mr. Venderbos from Ziewent. He named the apple after his sister Anna. The Anna van Zieuwent was later distributed by some local tree nurseries, especially in the east of the Netherlands.
The apple tree lends itself to cultivation as a Dutch standard tree. A mature tree reaches a height of about 4-6 meters. The tree has a beautiful round, wide crown, which is ideal for cultivation in orchards. The tree is self-pollinating and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. If this soil is not present, fertilization is recommended for the first five years. About 3 to 4 years after planting, the trees begin to give a moderate harvest of medium-sized apples. The Anna van Ziewent will mature in mid-September. The apple does not have a long shelf life and is best eaten within a few weeks of picking.
The Anna van Zieuwent is a medium-sized, round-cone-shaped apple with a greenish-yellow skin. When the apple is ripe, it has a red blush dotted with small white dots. The flesh is pale yellow, firm and crisp and moderately juicy. The apple has a balanced sweet and sour taste, reminiscent of a Gala apple. The aroma is subtle, not particularly strong.
Due to its crunchy texture and lively taste, the Anna from Zieuwent is best served as a fresh apple. Excellent for cooking due to its firmness, making it ideal for sauces, pastries and cakes. The apple is also suitable for juices, chutneys, preserves and in pastries, such as pies, muffins or granola bars.
The Anna van Zieuwent apple cannot be found in regular orchards or supermarkets. The apple is sometimes still available on a small scale through about 100 private orchards with a Rossel collection. These are managed by the Gelderland Landscape Management Foundation, among others.
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