Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Plant Spacing: 15-20′
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Colt
Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 15-20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Fruit Size: 1″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Dark red, shiny
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Medium
Years to Bear: 4-7
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires pollinator
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: June-July
Yield & Storage: Moderate, store up to 2 weeks
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Bacterial Canker: Moderately Susceptible
Brown Rot: Susceptible
Verticillium Wilt: Moderately Resistant
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Susceptible
Cherry Fruit Fly: Susceptible
Aphids: Moderately Susceptible
Jenifer S. (Verified Customer) –
This is a sturdy starter tree! I am super happy with it!