Product Description

Now taking orders for Apple Trees

*** They ship from January through April ***
*** We ship to colder states beginning in late March and early April UNLESS you request it to ship earlier.
If you live above Virginia, please tell us in the comments if you would like your muscadine order shipped ASAP or if you prefer for us to ship in April 2026
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The Yates Apple, an old Southern heirloom dating back to the 1800s, is prized for its small, bright red fruit with crisp, aromatic yellow flesh. Ripening late in the season, often into October and November, it stores exceptionally well and develops a rich, sweet-tart flavor that improves with time. Highly disease-resistant and adaptable, the Yates apple thrives in warm, humid climates where many other varieties struggle. Its reliable productivity and excellent keeping quality have made it a longtime favorite for fresh eating, cider, and baking. Hardy, flavorful, and steeped in history, Yates remains a standout choice for home orchards.

Fruit Color: Pale yellow skin with dark red stripes and red shading, often with a reddish stain under the skin.

Mature Height: 12’ – 20’

Mature Width: 10’ – 20’

Year to Bear: 3 to 5 years

Pollination: Yates is a good pollinator for many other apple varieties but requires a different apple cultivar, such as Granny Smith or Arkansas Black, for cross-pollination to produce fruit

pH: 6.0 to 6.5

Fruit Size: small, crabapple-like; approximately 2” in diameter

Shipping Size:  Bareroot – 4-5′ with 1/2″ caliper

Zones 4-9      Chill Hours: 900-1000    Pollination Code: B

Planting instructions for apple trees.