Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-7
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 15-20′
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 900-1000 hours
Heat Tolerance: Good
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: M106
Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 15-20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: September
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Red
Fruit Size: 3″
Fruit Flavor: Tart
Fruit Color and Appearance Red with green background
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 4-6
Lifespan: 50-60 years
Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: Early Sept – Mid Sept
Yield & Storage: Moderate, stores well
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Tian Shan mountains of Kazakhstan
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Apple Scab Resistance: Susceptible
Fire Blight Resistance: Moderately Susceptible
Cedar-Apple Rust Resistance: Moderately Resistant
Powdery Mildew Resistance: Moderately Susceptible
Codling Moth Resistance: Susceptible
Apple Maggot Resistance: Susceptible
Karen D. (Verified Customer) –
Excellent value, watching for signs of coming awake
Mike Parks (Verified Customer) –
They are already getting green
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
its getting leaves