A chance seedling discovered in a British Columbia orchard in the early 1990’s, Ambrosia has since become a beloved fresh eating apple for its great balance of sweet and tart and unique honey flavor, that some even say tastes like vanilla. A naturally compact and upright growing tree, Ambrosia also shows good disease resistance and is an excellent choice in cool coastal climates but is also well adapted to inland climates.

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Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Geneva 969 is a vigorous, fast growing semi-dwarfing rootstock. It produces trees about one half to two thirds standard size, similar to M7 and is considered moderately resistant to fireblight.
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Dwarf 8-12 ft.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Bright red
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Moderately resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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A multifaceted apple tree that is now being grown around the world, the Manchurian crab apple is one of the more ornamental apple trees with a huge display of blooms that are followed by loads of flavorful sharp crab apples. While it has long been valued as a pollinator for other apples, it also produces one of the most flavorful hard ciders of any apple tree. The fruits are particularly acidic and the juice produced from this productive tree is ideal for hard cider makers.

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Latin Name: Malus baccata
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M7
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Semi Dwarf 15-20 ft.
Taste: Acid
Fruit Skin: Red
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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One of the best apples for cooking with, it is considered the premier British baking apple for its sharp flavor and ability to cook down to a smooth puree. Bramley’s Seedling will make the best applesauce you’ve ever had and an excellent pie too. While it’s not as often prized for fresh eating, it is loved by those who like a nice acidic apple. Easy to grow, scab resistant and does particularly well in cool climates that are similar to its native England.

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Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Antonovaka is a semi-dwarf to standard sized rootstock that will produce a large and robust apple tree.
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 15-30 ft.
Taste: Acid
Fruit Skin: Striped red
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Originally discovered as a limb sport of Honeycrisp, Firestorm Apple Tree has many of the same characteristics as a Honeycrisp but with a striking red skin. Firestorm ripens in late September, producing fantastically sweet, crisp, and attractive apples. Proven to be very cold hardy, this uniquely colored and delectable apple is perfect for some autumn snacking right off the tree.

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Latin Name: Malus pumila ‘Firestorm Honeycrisp’
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Geneva 11 is a vigorous, fast growing dwarfing rootstock. It produces trees about one third standard size, similar to M26 and is considered moderately resistant to fireblight.
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Dwarf 8-12 ft.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Bright red
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Firestorm is moderately resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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Triumph

Another valuable introduction from the University of Minnesota, the Triumph Apple Tree is a cross between Liberty and Honeycrisp and has the best characteristics of both parents. Fruits are sweet but with a balanced tartness that Honeycrisp often lacks and have all the disease resistance that Liberty is famous for. Trees are hardy to Zone 4 and apples will store well into winter.

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Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M-7 is considered a semi-dwarf rootstock growing 12-16 ft. in height. M-7 is very hardy and adapted to most soils. Vigorous, drought tolerant, and well anchored, trees on M-7 should not require staking.
Bud 9 is a dwarf rootstock that will produce trees 30-40% standard height. Very cold hardy, resistant to crown rot and fireblight.
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° For below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Semi-dwarf 12-16 ft.
Taste: Sweet-tart
Fruit Skin: Scarlet red, yellow background
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Early September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Triumph is moderately resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8

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