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Apple Trees
Apples are a wonderful fruit and have long been an American favorite snack that is very nutritious and low in calories. Apple trees require a moderately rich, fertile, loamy soil with good drainage. Ph best is best at 6.0-6.5 but can grow in 5.5 - 8.5. Apples can be grown in a sandy or clay soil as long as there is good drainage. Full sun is best. As a rule Apples need cross-pollinating with another variety to ensure good crop set. Some varieties are Pollinators and will be label as such. You may also pollinate with crabapples. Plant standard 25-30’ apart. Semi-dwf 16-18’ apart. Fertilize with 10-10-10. Fruit yield: 10-30 bushels depending on age and size. Zones range from 5-9.
 

 

Standard Apple Trees - 4-5'
Columnar Apples
Crabapples - 4-5'
 

 

Specialty Apple Trees

Combination Apple Tree - This is an amazing tree. Imagine multiple apple varieties on one tree, perfect if you are short on space. You will enjoy apples from the Summer until Fall. Apples for eating, cooking and freezing. Plus you will have beautiful apple blossoms in the Spring! Zones 4-9.

Varieties include: Gala, Fuji, Yellow Delicious, Red Delicious and Granny Smith.

Columnar Apples

Golden Sentinel – Productive and very disease resistant. Bears large, attractive, golden yellow fruit. Sweet, juicy and delicious. Ripen mid-Sept. Zones 4-9.

Scarlet Sentinel – Jumbo-size greenish yellow and red fruit. Very sweet and juicy with crisp. white flesh. Productive and disease resistant. Ripens late Sept. Zones 4-9.

 
Crabapple Trees
Callaway – This is one of the favorite white-flowered crabapples for gardens. The pink bud becomes a white flower, and the large (1 1/4 inch) fruit is red. Crisp yellow flesh is mildly tart. Fruit is good for fresh eating and jelly. It grows 15 to 25 feet tall. Very disease resistant. Zones 4-9.
  Hopa – A very hardy crabapple growing upright 25-30' tall. Prolifically blooms with rose-pink flowers turning into edible 1" fruit. Ideal for fine jelly. Zones 3-9.
Transcendent – Large. Yellow with red cheek. Heavy bearer. Long time favorite for fresh eating and cooking. Fine for jelly. A beautiful variety of Siberian Crabapple displaying showy white spring blooms. Good pollinator for other apples. Self-fertile. Ripens mid-summer. 300-400 chill hours. Zones 3-10.
 
Standard Apple Trees
Anna – Made for deep south. Large. Light greenish-yellow skin with slight red blush. Sweet, slightly tart, crisp, creamy white flesh. Good choice for pies, applesauce and eating fresh from the tree. Stores well. An extremely young bearer. Pollinate with Dorsett. Ripens late June. 100-300 chill hours. Zones 5-9.
Arkansas Black – Pollinator. Medium. Dark red skin, almost black in color. Flesh firm, white, juicy and crisp. Flavor is balanced, pleasant and sweet. Excellent for juice. Resistant to cedar apple rust. Hardy and vigorous. A heavy bearer. Ripens October to November. 800-900 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Dorsett – Pollinator. Medium to Large. Yellow skin with orange-red blush. Firm, smooth, crisp flesh with sweet-tart flavor. Does well in mild winter areas. Good for fresh eating and cooking. Excellent for deep south. Ripens mid June to early July. 100-200 chill hours. Zones 5-9.
Ein Shemer – Large. Golden delicious type, with crisp, tart, good quality flesh. A very low chilling selection from Israel. Bears young and very productive. Self-fertile. Ripens mid-June to Early July. 350 chill hours.
Zones 5-9.
Fuji – Pollinator. Medium to Large. Has become a favorite eating apple across the country. Reddish-green color. Firm, crunchy, juicy, white flesh with excellent flavor. An apple with good keeping quality. Ripens early to mid-September. 350-400 hours. Zones 5-9.
Gala – Pollinator. Medium. Golden yellow skin with reddish orange blush. Flesh is firm, crisp, sweet and juicy with excellent flavor. Stores well. Ripens late August to early September. 500 chill hours. Zones 5-7.
Granny Smith – Pollinator. Large. Skin bright green which is retained long after harvest. Flesh is firm, sweet/tart. Good for eating, cooking and baking. Very heavy production in mild winter areas. Ripens mid-August to mid-October. 500 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
  Horse Apple – Pollinator. Medium. The original old timey apple that everybody still loves. Good for cooking and baking. An excellent late apple to wrap and keep for winter. Very tart until fully ripe. Ripens late July. 600 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Jonagold – Extra large, light scarlet red skin. Flesh is crisp with an outstanding flavor. First to sell-out at roadside fruit stands but often too. large for commercial packaging for markets. Frequent taste test winner. Needs pollinator. Use Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith or Red Delicious. Ripens late September. 700-800 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Mutsu – Large to Very Large. Round, Green skin with orange blush. Flesh is white, coarse, firm, crisp, juicy and slightly acidic. A consistent taste test winner. Large tree. Needs pollinator. Use Fuji, Red Del, Gala or Granny Smith. Ripens late October. 500 chill hours. Zones 5-9.
Red Delicious – Pollinator. Large. Red waxy skin, pure white flesh. Distinctive flavor, firm, crisp and juicy. Good for fresh eating. Ripens September to October. 900 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Stayman Winesap – Medium. Bright to deep red speckled skin. Yellow, firm, crisp flesh, tangy flavor. Good for dessert, canning or juice. A great lunch apple. Early bearer. Keeps well. Pollinate with Fuji, Red Del, Yellow Del, or Gala. Ripens September into October. 800 chill hours. Zones 5-8.
Winter Banana – Strikingly beautiful large apple. Crisp and tangy juicy fruit. Distinctive, aromatic flavor similar to bananas. Favorite for cider. Excellent pollinator. Requires 100-400 chill hours. Zones 4-9.
  Yates – Pollinator. Small. An old favorite. Very firm, dotted, bright red skin. Firm, juicy, aromatic red tinged flesh with excellent taste. A heavy bearer. Excellent pollinator for most apples. Easy to grow and a favorite for wildlife. Ripens mid October. 800 chill hours. Zones 5-9.
Yellow Delicious – Pollinator. Large. Long time favorite for its sweetness and flavor. Golden yellow. Crisp firm and delicious. High quality apple for all purposes. Excellent pollinator for most apples. Ripens September into October. 650 Chill hours. Zones 5-9.


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