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(Malus)
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.
Apple Tree Special
Order Now! Limited stock of 3 year old trees available. Yellow
Transparent (Russian Transparent, Transparent)
Early season Heirloom this variety was brought to the US
from Russia in 1870, this is one of the earliest apples,
producing heavy crops of medium sized fruits
with yellow green skin and yellow flesh. Excellent for apple
sauce or for drying. Resistant to scab
disease. Ripens late July, early August.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #P1056SD Semi-dwarf Tree; $ 39.95 |
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| #P2-1056SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; $50.25 |
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Pollination
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 bloomers). 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. (Ripening dates are given for USDA Zone 5)
Dwarf? Semi-dwarf? Standard?
Most 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.
Rich's Apples
can be ordered as Dwarf, Semi-dwarf, or Standard sizes. If
you have a more specific rootstock specification, please let us
know when ordering - we will confirm availability at that
time. If you wish to check availability, please email us at
customerservice@richfarmgarden.com . If you have cultivation
or other questions, please contact us at questions@richfarmgarden.com
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ROOTSTOCK PAGE,
OTHER FRUIT TREES LISTED UNDER 'Trees
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We also carry a large variety of heirloom apples, rootstocks and apple tree seeds.
Anna- Low
chill apple (requiring less than 600 hrs chill) perfect for
the US deep South. Originating in Israel, the fruit is large with
a greenish yellow skin with a red blush. Fruit is sweet, with a
slight tartness making it perfect for eating out of
hand, for apple sauce, or pies. Trees produce early. Pollinizer
required. Ripens late June. Hardy to USDA Zone 6.
| #P5731S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-5731S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $ 70.00 |
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Braeburn - Originated in
Australia. Large yellow-green fruit with and orange
blush. Tangy sweet and juicy.
Good apple for eating fresh or baking.
Annual producer. Ripens in late October. Hardy
to USDA Zone 5.
| #P1038SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1038SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameters) ship size $ 70.00 |
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| #P1038S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1038S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $ 70.00 |
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Buckeye Gala - Highly
colored Gala sport of Imperial Gala.
Fruit is a deep red in color with crisp white flesh and a
sweet/tart taste. Vigorous growth. Bears
annually. Will not pollinate with other Gala sports
or Golden Delicious sports. Ripens mid
September. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.
| #P2676SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2676SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2676S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2676S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Cameo - 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 USDA Zone 4.
| #P1444SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1444SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $ 70.00 |
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Ein Shemer - Low chill apple originating in Israel with large Golden Delicious type fruits, crisp and tart. Good for eating out of hand, for sauce and baking. Considered self fertile, but better production is achieved with a pollenizer. Ripens mid July. Hardy to USDA Zone 6.
| #P5732S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-5732S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $ 70.00 |
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Empire - 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 USDA Zone 5.
| #P1040SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1040SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Enterprise -
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 USDA Zone 4.
| #P2657SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2657SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2657S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2657S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $ 70.00 |
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Fuji - 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 USDA Zone 5.
| #P1041SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1041SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Gingergold
- 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.
| #P1420SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1420SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Golden Delicious -
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.
| #P1043D Dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1043D Two Dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1043SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1043SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1043S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1043S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Honeycrisp -
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 USDA Zone 3.
Pollinators: Granny Smith, Haralred,
Haralson, Honeygold
| #P1046D Dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1046D Two Dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1046SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1046SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1046S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1046S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Honeygold - 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 USDA Zone 3.
| #P1047SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1047SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1047S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1047S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Idared - 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 USDA Zone 4.
| #P2658SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2658SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2658S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2658S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Jonagold - 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
USDA Zone 5. Cannot pollinate other varieties.
| #P1048D Dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1048D Two Dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1048SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1048SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1048S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1048S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Jonamac - Johnathan-McIntosh
cross with firm, crisp flesh and good red coloring. Great eating
or cooking apple. Annual producer. Ripens
late August. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.
| #P1421SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1421SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Liberty - 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 USDA Zone 4.
| #P1516SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1516SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1516S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1516S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Lodi - 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 USDA Zone 5.
| #P1418SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1418SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1418S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1418S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Mutsu - Also known
as Crispin, this vareity produces yellow-green
fruits with a blush and creamy flesh. Fruits are large and
store fairly well. Ripens mid October. Hardy to USDA
Zone 5.
| #P1216SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1216SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Red Delicious - The most popular
apple in the US. Deep red fruits have
distinctive cone shape and crisp white flesh. Good
all round apple. Ripens late September .
Annual producer. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
| #P1052SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1052SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1052S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1052S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Red Rome
- Firm aromatic deep red fruit
with white flesh. Good baking variety.
Ripens late September . Annual producer. Hardy to USDA
Zone 5.
| #P1053DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1053SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1053SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1053SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1053S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1053S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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State Fair - Bright red & yellow
striped tart medium sized fruits.
Good baking variety. Ripens mid to late
August. Annual producer. Hardy to USDA Zone 3.
| #P1054SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1054SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1054S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1054S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Sweet Sixteen - This
variety developed by the University of Minnesota can
withstand temperatures as low as -50 degrees F without
injury. Medium sized fruits are red and yellow striped
with creamy white flesh and are sweet, crisp
and aromatic. Good storing apple.
Ripens late September. Annual producer. Hardy to USDA
Zone 3.
| #P1055SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1055SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1055S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1055S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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We are please to present a collection of old favorites and some rarely found varieties that bring back memories with the very scent of the fruit. Many of these have reigned over time as some of the best apples available.
Arkansas Black
- 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).
| #P2673SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2673SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2673S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2673S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Baldwin - 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)
| #3581SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.00 |
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Black Limbertwig - circa pre-1914.
One of the many Limbertwig varieties, named for their semi-weeping
growth habit and thin twigs. Medium to large
fruits with deep, neraly black skin and a unique
flavor. Excellent type for cider and apple
butter. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #3582SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.00 |
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Cortland - 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 fruit at an early age. Heavy
annual crops. Ripens late September- early October.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C).
| #P2649SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2649SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2649S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2649S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Granny
Smith - 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).
| #P1044DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1044SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1044D Dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1044D Two Dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1044SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1044SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1044S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1044S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Gravenstein (Banks Red
Gravenstein, Early Congress) - 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).
| #P1419DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1419SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1419SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1419SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Grimes
Golden (Grimes Gold Pippin, Bellflower)
- 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 -20F (-28.8C).
| #P2653SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2653SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2653S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2653S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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McIntosh - 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 USDA
Zone 4.
| #P1049SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1049SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1049S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1049S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Macoun
- 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 USDA Zone 5.
| #P2651DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2651SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2651SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2651SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2651S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2651S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Melrose
- circa 1944. This Johnathan-Red Delicious
cross looks like a Johnathan in shape and color. Good choice
for humid damp climates. Annual producer. Ripens late
September, early October. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.
| #P1443DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1443SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1443SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1443SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Newtown Pippin (Albemarle
Pippin, Green Winter Pippin, New York Pippin)
- circa 1800 New York. There are two types of apple called
Newtown Pippin - Yellow Newtown and Green
Newtown. Which one actually came first is
unknown. We like the green variety. Fruit is large and
can vary in shape - slightly conical to slightly flattened.
Fruits are green when harvested, but change in color as they
age. Excellent dessert apple. Keeps
well. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
| #P2674DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2674SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2674SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2674SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2674S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2674S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Northern
Spy - circa 1800 New York. Popular heirloom
variety with high quality, firm, tart
fruit. Ripens October. Biennial
producer. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
| #P1051DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1051SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P1051SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1051SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P1051S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1051S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Northwest Greening - 1872 Wisconsin. Large
yellow/green fruits with a tough skin and a fine textured white
flesh. Tree is vigorous and hardy. Good all around
apple. Ripens mid October. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
| #P2650SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2650SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2650S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2650S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Ralls Genet - A favorite of Thomas
Jefferson. Named after Charles Genet, Jefferson's friend and
Ambassador to France who brought a scion back from France and gave
it to Caleb Ralls, who grafted the tree. This variety became very
popular in the Ohio Valley area afterward. In 1939, the Ralls
Genet was crossed with a Red Delicious in Japan to produce the
Fuji. Medium sized round greenish-yellow fruits with a blush and
mottled, streaked skin. Late bloomer that is very suitable for
frost pocket areas. Vigorous growing, it requires heavy annual
pruning. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
| #P74332DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch ship size $56.95 |
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| #P4332SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch tall ship size $56.95 |
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| #P4332SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 18 to24 inch tall ship size $56.95 |
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| #P2-4332D Two Dwarf Trees; 18-24 inch tall ship size $96.00 |
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| #P2-4332S Two Standard Trees; 18-24 inch tall ship size $ 96.00 |
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| #P2-4332SD Two Semi-Dwarf Trees; 18-24 inch tall ship size $96.00 |
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Reasor Green - circa 1886 Virginia. Thought
to be extinct, it was recently rescued from obscurity.
Fruits are slightly oval in shape and have a green skin
blushed with red. Very juicy, good
eating apple that dries when it is scratched,
rather than rotting. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C)
| #3583SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.00 |
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Rome Beauty (Rome,
Gullette's Seedling, Foust's Rome Beauty, Phoenix,
Royal Red, Starbuck, Roman Beauty) -
circa 1817 Ohio. Still considered one of the best
apples around, this variety bears large solid red fruits
with green striping. Heavy annual producer. Good eating,
cooking and processing apple. Ripens mid
to late October. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.
| #P2656SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2656SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2656S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2656S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Smokehouse (Gibbon's
Smokehouse, Mill Creek, Red Vandevere)
circa 1830 Pennsylvania. Good keeping apple that makes
great pies and sauce and is also an excellent
eating apple with a spicy flavor. Ripens mid to late
September. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
| #P2655DG1 Dwarf Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2655SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2655SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.95 |
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| #P2655S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.95 |
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Stayman Winesap
(Stayman) - circa 1866 Kansas. Like
it's parent, Winesap, it bears medium to large fruits
with smooth green skin covered with red stripes and
splotches. The flesh is firm crisp and juicy. Like
it's parent, also, Stayman produces sterile pollen and cannot
pollinate other apple trees. Ripens October. Hardy to
USDA Zone 5.
| #P2780SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2780SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2780S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2780S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Summer Rambo
- France, circa 1530. One of the best of the all 'round
apples. Tender, juicy green fruits with
red blush. Make excellent pies or sauces.
Vigorous grower producing large annual crops. Ripens
mid-September. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.
| #2652SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.95 |
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| #2652S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 70.95 |
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Wealthy - circa 1860
Minnesota. An old favorite, this apple has large
fruit with pale yellow skin and juicy white flesh with pink
veins. Excellent for baking, apple sauce
and eating fresh. Keeps well. Resistant
to fire blight, rusts and scab diseases.
Ripens early September. Annual producer. Hardy to USDA
Zone 4.
| #P1056SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1056SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Winter
Banana (Banana, Flory) - circa
1876 Indiana. Large slightly elongated yellow
fruits with a red blush. Early bearer with large
annual crops. Good for processing and for cider.
Ripens late September, early October. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.
| #P2654SG1 Standard Tree; 18 to 24 inch Tree $22.00 |
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| #P2654SD Semi-dwarf Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2654SD Two Semi-dwarf Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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| #P2654S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-2654S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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Yellow
Transparent (Russian Transparent, Transparent)
- Brought to the US from Russia in 1870, this is one of the
earliest apples, producing heavy crops of medium sized
fruits with yellow green skin and yellow flesh. Excellent
for apple sauce or for drying. Resistant to scab
disease. Ripens late July, early August. Hardy to USDA
Zone 5.
| #P1057S Standard Tree; 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size $ 56.95 |
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| #P2-1057S Two Standard Trees; (each 1/2" - 5/8" trunk diameter ship size) $70.00 |
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APPLES FROM SEED
These apples are grown for use as rootstocks for other
varieties or for use in home orchards or as wildlife
food.
| Anatovka apple (Malus 'Anatovka') Very popular for cold hardy rootstock. Hardy to -40F (-40C) | #B1z-2038 | 1 oz seed | $20.62 |
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| Common Domestic Apple (Malus domestica) Vigorous growth and heavy fruit production. Excellent choice for rootstocks as it compatible with most apples. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) | #B1z-2037 | 1 oz seed | $7.50 |
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| Dutchess Apple (Malus 'Borowinka') Makes a good rootstock known for its compatibility and cold hardiness (to -40F, -40C) | #B1z-2040 | 1 oz seed | $23.50 |
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| Manchurian crabapple (Malus baccata mandshurica) Early blooming variety with large fragrant blooms. Can be used as a rootstock for other apples and is considered an excellent choice for cold climates, surviving temperatures to -50F (-45C). | #B1z-1458 | 1 oz seed | $24.37 |
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| Midget crabapple (Malus micromalus) Glossy dark green leaves and deep pink blossoms followed by 5/8in. yellow fruits. Prized for its ornamental value. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C) | #B1z-2037 | 1 oz seed | $20.62 |
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| Plum Leafed Apple (Malus prunifolia) Popular as a rootstock for other apples because of its extensive root system. Hardy to -40F(-40C) | #B1z-1234 | 1 oz seed | $20.62 |
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DRIED APPLE POWDER and PECTIN
| Apple pectin powder, 1oz Use for making jellies and jams |
#B1z-5237 | 1 oz Powdered Pectin | $27.00 |
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| Apple pectin powder, 1lb Use for making jellies and jams |
#B1lb-5237 | 1 lb Powdered Pectin | $52.00 |
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| Apple Fiber powder, 1oz |
#B1z-5238 | 1 oz Apple Fiber powder | $15.00 |
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| Apple Fiber powder, 1lb | #B1lb-5238 | 1 lb Apple Fiber powder | $26.00 |
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| Planting Site 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. |
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Keep in mind that your main purpose in pruning is to build a strong, structurally sound tree that will yield the maximum amount of fruit without breaking limbs. Pruning helps to remove weak branches and open the tree up to better air circulation. Trees should be pruned while dormant, though water sprouts and damaged branches can be removed during the growing season and newly planted whips can be pruned in the summer. There are several methods of pruning, but for apples, pears, cherries, plums and pecans, Central Leader pruning is the best. A central leader tree has one main upright trunk with several lateral offshoots. Lateral branching should begin about 3 feet from the ground to allow movement under the tree. The shape of a central leader tree is conical, the lower branches being the longest and the upper being the shortest. When viewed from the top of the tree, the effect should be a balanced circle of branches This shape allows for good air circulation and allows for the maximum amount of sunlight to reach all of the branches. When planting a non-branching whip, the tree should be headed (cut off) at about 3 feet in height. This will encourage lateral shoots. If your tree is older and branched, select the strongest upright branch as a leader trunk and remove all but two lateral branches (also known as scaffolds). These should not be on the same or opposite sides of the tree, but spaced unevenly around the central leader. These branches should have as wide an angle (crotch) as possible from the trunk, as narrow crotches tend to be weaker and break more easily. As the leader grows, the next group of scaffolds left on the tree should be about 18-24 inches above the first. This spacing should continue up the central leader as the tree grows. This spacing allows light and air to reach the branches and the fruits. For the next few years pruning should be as light as possible and should only be done to correct any weak crotches or to remove any water sprouts (vigorous fast growing branches growing straight up). Be conservative in your pruning. It is better to remove a litte each year than to chop the heck out of a tree every few years. PRUNING AN OLDER TREE Older trees that have been neglected may need more aggressive pruning, but if it is necessary to remove large branches to bring the tree into shape, this should be done over several seasons, removing just a few at a time. Water sprouts should be removed as should any dead or damaged branches as soon as possible. |
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