Malus (Apple, Orchard Varieties)

Considered the most important of the temperate climate fruits, apples have been a favorite for cultivation for hundreds of years.  It is thought that apples originated in the mountains between the Black and Caspian Seas where a multitude of wild varieties still exist and exhibit a wide array of different characteristics.  Apples traveled the world over and arrived in the US with the European immigrants.

Though they originally preferred climates with a good cold winter chill to produce, varieties are now available that can be grown almost anywhere.  All prefer an open site with good air circulation, out of the shadows of larger trees, with well-drained medium to heavy clay loam soil.  Occasional top dressings of manure or well rotted compost can be added to the soil if desired.  A mulch about the base of the tree is beneficial to young trees.  Trees should be pruned annually before budding.  Most varieties are not self pollinating and at least two compatible trees are needed for pollination.   When choosing varieties, make certain to pick trees that will bloom at the same time (early, mid, or late season), as indicated in the descriptions below.  These times are given for USDA Zone 5 of the US and may vary by location.  Crabapples (ornamental or fruiting varieties) can act as good pollinators.  Also, you may want to keep in mind that some apple varieties are naturally biennial - they produce large crops only every other year.  Others are annual heavy producers.  Although some trees are available on their own root systems, most modern apples are grafted onto vigorous rootstocks and are available in 3 sizes: 
Dwarf trees produce approximately 2-6 bushels of fruit per year and begin producing in 2-3 years.  At maturity, they reach between 6-8ft. in height, which makes them perfect for the smaller garden.

Semi-dwarf trees grow to an average height of 12-15ft. at maturity and begin to bear fruit in 3-5 years.  Average yields are between 8-12 bushels of fruit.

Standard trees reach 20-25ft. in height and begin to bear in about 5-6 years.  Annual yields are 10-15 bushels of fruit.

We have chosen what we consider to be the finest of the old and new varieties.  Pick the ones that are best for you.  
Our fruit trees are 4-5 ft. tall and have been pruned for planting.     

#AP1422SD Akane Semi-dwarf

Akane (Prime Red) Early A cross between Jonathan and Worchester Pearmain, this juicy, white fleshed apple is fragrant and delicious.  Excellent choice for eating fresh or processing.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP1422SD     Semi-dwarf       $19.95

#AP4340SD Ambrosia Semi-dwarf

Ambrosia Mid season A new variety from British Columbia.  Fruit is medium to large, creamy yellow with a red blush.  Sweet, juicy and productive.  Good all-round apple.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP4340SD     Semi-dwarf   $19.95

#AP2673SD Arkansas Black, Semi-dwarf

Arkansas Black Late season Heirloom - circa 1870 Arkansas.  Gorgeous apple with slightly conical fruits with dark red skin that becomes almost black.  The fruit is 'hard as a rock' when harvested, but softens in storage.  One of the best of the storing apples, the flesh is firm, fine grained, crisp and slightly tart.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C). #AP2673SD   Semi-dwarf        $19.95

#AP2673S Arkansas Black, Standard

Arkansas Black Late season #AP2673S   Standard     $19.95

#AP4343SD Ashmeads Kernel Semi-dwarf

Ashmeads Kernel Mid season An enduring favorite,  this English apple dates from the early 1700's.  A sharply acidic apple taste when first picked, it will mellow after several weeks in storage.  The skin is yellow-green with orange russeting.   A vigorous growing tree.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP4343SD           Semi-dwarf      $32.95

#AP3584SD Baldwin Semi-dwarf

Baldwin Mid season Heirloom - circa 1870 Massachusetts.  The most frequently planted apple in the US until the 1920's, it popularity dwindled mainly because its tendency to bear biennially.  Fruit is large, with a bright red skin covered with tiny white spots.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP3581SD    Semi-dwarf     $32.95

#AP3581S Baldwin Standard

Baldwin #AP3581S        Standard      $32.95

#AP4348SD Black Ben Davis Semi-dwarf

Black Ben Davis Heirloom, circa 1880.   Medium sized, slightly conical shaped fruit.  Color is deep red.  Prized for apple butter, but makes excellent pies as well.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP4348SD        Semi-dwarf      $32.95

#AP3582SD Black Limbertwig Semi-dwarf

Black Limbertwig Mid season Heirloom - Medium sized fruits have deep red skin and sweet yellow flesh.  The tree has a rather weeping habit.  Good variety for cider, apple butter and eating fresh. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)  #AP3582SD       Semi-dwarf      $32.95

#AP1038D Braeburn Dwarf

Braeburn Mid season Originated in Australia.  Large yellow-green fruit with and orange blush.  Tangy sweet and juicy.  Good  apple for  eating fresh or baking.  Annual producer.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP1038D        Dwarf      $19.95

#AP1038SD Braeburn Semi-dwarf

Braeburn Mid season #AP1038SD     Semi-dwarf   $19.95

#AP1038S Braeburn Standard

Braeburn Mid season #AP1038S      Standard         $19.95

#AP4322SD Bramleys Seedling Semi-dwarf

Bramleys Seedling Late season Heirloom - circa England 1809.  Once labeled Englands most popular apple.  The fruit is large, green-yellow with red stripes and slightly flattened.  A good type for northern climates as it blooms late.  Keeps well and makes great cider.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP4322SD       Semi-dwarf   $32.95

#AP2676SD Buckeye Gala Semi-dwarf

Buckeye Gala Mid Season Highly colored Gala sport of Imperial Gala.  Fruit is a deep red in color with crisp white flesh and a seet/tart taste.  Vigorous growth.  Bears annually.  Will not pollinate with other Gala sports or Golden Delicious sports.  Ripens mid September.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)  #AP2676SD  Semi-dwarf   $19.95

#AP2676S Buckeye Gala Standard

Buckeye Gala Mid Season #AP2676S    Standard   $19.95

#AP4323SD Calville Blanc d Hiver

Calville Blanc d Hiver Mid season Heirloom - circa 1627 France - Large yellow green fruits with heavy ribbing.  Good cooking variety.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP4323SD     Semi-dwarf   $32.95

#AP1444D Cameo Dwarf

Cameo Mid season A new variety with bright red striped color and a crsip flesh - tart and delicious.  A great storing apple.  Hardy and productive.  Ripens mid to late October.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP1444D  Dwarf    $19.95

#AP1444SD Cameo Semi-dwarf

Cameo Mid season #AP1444SD  Semi-dwarf    $19.95

#AP4324SD Chenango Strawberry Semi-dwarf

Chenango Strawberry (Sherwood’s Favorite, Early Sugar Loaf, Jackson Apple) Early season Heirloom - circa 1850 New York.  Fruits are bright red with yellow striping, slightly enlongated and conical.  Flesh is juicy and very aromatic.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP4324SD    Semi-dwarf    $32.95

#AP2649D Cortland Dwarf

Cortland Mid season Heirloom - circa 1898 New York.  This Ben Davis/McIntosh cross bears medium-sized apples with smooth yellowish skin & crimson stripes and tender white flesh.  Reliable producing tree that bears early.  Heavy annual crops.  Ripens late September- early October.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP2649D  Dwarf    $19.95

#AP2649SD Cortland Semi-dwarf

Cortland Mid season #AP2649SD  Semi-dwarf    $19.95

#AP2649S Cortland Standard

Cortland Mid season #AP2649S    Standard   $19.95

#AP1039SD Cox Orange Pippin Semi-dwarf

Cox Orange Pippin Mid season Heirloom - circa 1830- English apple with orange red skin with red stripes.  Sweet, but with an excellent tartness.  Good type for cooking or eating fresh.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)   #AP1039SD    Semi-dwarf   $19.95

#AP4325SD Duchess of Oldenburg Semi-dwarf

Duchess of Oldenburg Early season Heirloom - circa early 1800s - Fruit is medium sized with pale yellow skin covered with crimson stripes.  Slightly flattened.  Best as a cooking apple.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)   #AP4325SD     Semi-dwarf   $32.95

#AP1040SD Empire Semi-dwarf

Empire Mid season A MacIntosh-type apple with deep red coloring and white flesh excellent for eating fresh and for cider.  Heavy producing tree.  Annual producer.  Ripening late September.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP1040SD  Semi-dwarf    $19.95

#AP2657SD Enterprise Semi-dwarf

Enterprise Mid season A Purdue Univeristy introduction, this late maturing apple bears early.  Fruits are large, deep red and uniform.  The trees are immune to scab and resistant to fireblight, cedar apple rust and powdery mildew.   Ripens mid to late October.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP2657SD  Semi-dwarf     $19.95

#AP2657S Enterprise Standard

Enterprise Mid season #AP2657S      Standard    $19.95

#AP4325SD Fallawater Semi-dwarf

Fallawater Late Season Heirloom - Good all-round use apple with green skin and crisp white flesh.  Very large apples, up to 6in. in diameter.  Vigorous with huge crops.   Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP4325SD        Semi-dwarf   $32.95

#AP4326SD Fameuse Semi-dwarf

Fameuse (Snow Apple) Mid season Heirloom - circa late 1600s - Fruit is small, dark red , speckled with white.  Distinctive flavor - very fragrant.  Good variety for eating fresh, cooking and cider.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)   #AP4326SD     Semi-dwarf    $32.95

#AP1041D Fuji Dwarf

Fuji Mid season Firm and juicy fruit similar to Red Delicious, bearing at a young age.  Yellow-green fruits with a red flush.   Long keeping apple.  Annual producer.  Ripens late September, early October.   Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) Zone 5. #AP1041D  Dwarf       $19.95

#AP1041SD Fuji Semi-dwarf

Fuji Mid season #AP1041SD    Semi-dwarf   $19.95

#AP2676D Gala Dwarf

Gala Mid season Bright red apple speckled with white.  Flesh is white, crisp and juicy.  Good fresh or cooking apple.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C).   #AP2676D     Dwarf     $19.95

#AP2676SD Gala Semi-dwarf

Gala Mid season #AP2676SD    Semi-dwarf   $19.95

#AP1420SD Gingergold Semi-dwarf

Gingergold Early season One of the best of the early golden apples, this variety has all the good qualities of Golden Delicious, but ripens 6-8 weeks earlier.  It can be picked green and allowed to ripen off the tree and so makes a good shipping apple.  Ripens mid August.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C) #AP1420SD    Semi-dwarf    $19.95

#AP1043D Golden Delicious Dwarf

Golden Delicious Late season Large juicy yellow skinned fruit is a favorite all purpose apple.  A favorite for orchards.  Annual producer.  Ripens late September, early October.  Hardy to USDA Zone 5.  This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollinator. #AP1043D    Dwarf        $19.95

#AP1043SD Golden Delicious Semi-dwarf

Golden Delicious Late season #AP1043SD      Semi-dwarf     $19.95

#AP4345SD Golden Russet Semi-dwarf

Golden Russet Mid season Heirloom - Fruits are medium in size, green with russeting.  Flesh is light yellow, crisp and juicy.  Good for cider and eating fresh.  Excellent keeping variety.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)   #AP4345SD    Semi-dwarf    $ 32.95

#AP1044D Granny Smith Dwarf

Granny Smith Heirloom - circa 1868 Australia.  Large firm green skinned fruits are the perfect choice for baking and for keeping through the winter.  Annual producer.  Ripens late October, early November.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C). #AP1044D     Dwarf      $19.95

#AP1044SD Granny Smith Semi-dwarf

Granny Smith #AP1044SD        Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1044SD Gravenstein Semi-dwarf

Gravenstein (Banks Red Gravenstein, Early Congress) Mid season Heirloom - circa 1600 Germany.  Favorite old-time cooking apple with tart white flesh and pretty coloring.  Excellent for pies and applesauce.  Annual producer.  Ripens mid-August.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP1419SD      Semi-dwarf        $ 19.95

#AP2653SD Grimes Golden Semi-dwarf

Grimes Golden (Grimes Gold Pippin, Bellflower) Mid season Heirloom - circa 1790 West Virginia.  This parent of the Golden Delicious remains one of the favorite apples.  Excellent fresh, cooked or made into cider.  Vigorous growing tree with large annual crops.  Ripens mid September.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP2653SD  Semi-dwarf        $19.95

#AP1045S Haralred Standard

Haralred Mid season Improved Haralson with crisp deep red fruits.  Good winter hardy type, with all round use apples.  Hardy to -40F (-40C)   #AP1045S        Standard    $19.95

#AP1084S Haralson Standard

Haralson Mid season Yellow green fruits with heavy red striping are excellent for cider, eating fresh, and  cooking.  Resistant to fireblight and apple rust.  Vigorous and productive trees. Hardy to -40F (-40C) #AP1084S        Standard      $19.95

#AP1046D Honeycrisp Dwarf

Honeycrisp Mid season This cross between a Macoun and Honeygold has delicious crisp fruit with bright red skin and yellow flesh.  Ripens late September to late October.  Keeps for up to 5 months in storage.   Annual producer.  Hardy to -40F (-40C).    #AP1046D    Dwarf      $19.95

#AP1046SD Honeycrisp Semi-dwarf

Honeycrisp Mid season #AP1046SD    Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1047D Honeygold Dwarf

Honeygold Late season This cold climate variety is a cross between  Haralson and Golden Delicious.  Golden yellow fruits are crisp, sweet and prolific.  Long keeping variety.  Ripens early to late October.  Annual producer.  Hardy to -40F (-40C). #AP1047D     Dwarf         $19.95

#AP1047SD Honeygold Semi-dwarf

Honeygold Mid season   #AP1047SD   Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1044SD Idared Semi-dwarf

Idared Mid season   Excellent for eating fresh or processing, this variety bears young and has heavy crops of large solid red fruits.  Keeps well.  Ripens early to mid October.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP2658SD   Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1048D Jonagold Dwarf

Jonagold Mid season Johnathan-Golden Delicious cross.  Fruit is red with green blush, crisp, sweet with a delicious tartness.  A favorite eating apple.  Ripens mid-September.   Annual producer.  Hardy to -40F (-34.4C).  Cannot pollinate other varieties. #AP1048D       Dwarf     $19.95

#AP1048SD Jonagold Semi-dwarf

Jonagold #AP1048SD        Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1421D Jonamac Dwarf

Jonamac Mid season Johnathan-McIntosh cross with firm, crisp flesh and good red coloring.  Great eating or cooking apple.  Annual producer.  Ripens late August.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP1421D   Dwarf       $19.95

#AP1421SD Jonamac Semi-dwarf

Jonamac Mid season #AP1421SD        Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP2677D Jonathan Dwarf

Jonathan Mid season Creamy golden  yellow flesh and green and red skin.  Crisp and juicy with a sweet flavor.  Great for baking and processing or eating fresh.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP2677D        Dwarf      $19.95

#AP2677SD Jonathan Semi-dwarf

Jonathan Mid season #AP2677SD        Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1516D Liberty Dwarf

Liberty Mid season Great self-fruitful  (no pollinator needed) all-pupose apple with large red fruit.  Stores very well - disease resistant and produces annually.  Ripens mid September, early October.  Annual producer.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP1516D    Dwarf   $19.95

#AP1516SD Liberty Semi-dwarf

Liberty Mid season #AP1516SD        Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP1418SD Lodi Semi-dwarf

Lodi Early season One of the earliest of apples, Lodi has the quality and flavor of Yellow Transparent, but has larger fruits that store and ship better.  Thick yellow skin and crisp flesh.  Annual producer.  Ripens mid-July.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP1418SD   Semi-dwarf     $19.95

#AP1418S Lodi Standard

Lodi Early season   #AP1418S   Standard    $19.95

#AP4346SD Lowland Raspberry Semi-dwarf

Lowland Raspberry (Liveland Raspberry) Mid season Heirloom - Russia.  Round medium sized fruits are creamy yellow-green with an overall red striping.  Flesh is white, crisp and very mildly sweet.  Biennial producer.  Hardy to -40F (-40C) #AP4346SD        Semi-dwarf      $ 32.95

#AP1049D McIntosh Dwarf

McIntosh Mid season Heirloom, circa 1811 Ontario.  Fruit is large with white flesh and deep red skin.  Aromatic and delicious.  Good keeping variety when refrigerated.  Apple rust resistant.  Ripens mid-September.   Annual producer.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) #AP1049D    Dwarf      $19.95

#AP1049SD McIntosh Semi-dwarf

McIntosh Mid season #AP1049SD        Semi-dwarf      $19.95

#AP2651SD Macoun Semi-dwarf

Macoun Mid season Dessert type fruits similar in coloring to MacIntosh with firm juicy white flesh.  Tree is extremely vigorous and requires agressive thinning to maintain its upright growth habit.  Heavy annual crops.  Ripens mid-September.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C). #AP2651SD  Semi-dwarf    $19.95

#AP2651S Macoun Standard