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Apple Trees
• Standard size apple trees, when mature, may grow to a height of
20-25', and will usually begin to bear fruit 5-8 years after planting.
• Semi-dwarf apple trees can grow to a height of only 10-15' tall when
mature, and will begin to bear fruit earlier than standard size trees, generally
in 3-5 years time. Semi-dwarf trees can achieve their smaller stature because
they are grafted onto special dwarfing rootstocks, these rootstocks only affect
the height of the tree, not the size of the apple.
| Variety |
Standard |
Semi-dwarf |
Description |
| Fireside |
X |
X |
Late season apple with a sweet, pleasant flavor. Excellent for fresh
eating, also has a good storage life. |
| Haralred |
X |
X |
Late season apple is juicy, tart, firm and a good keeper. Fruit is
redder and slightly earlier than Haralson. |
| Haralson |
X |
X |
Late season apple is hard, crisp and tart. Will store well until
March. |
| Honeycrisp |
X |
X |
Mid-season apple is crisp and juicy. Has a sweet flavor. |
| Honeygold |
X |
X |
Late season fruit is yellow, juicy, crisp, and sweet. |
| Northwest Greening |
X |
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Late season apple is large, with a yellow-green color. Is a good
apple for cooking. |
| Red Baron |
X |
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Mid-season apple is crisp and juicy. Bears at an early age. |
| Red Regent |
|
X |
Late season apple is juicy and crisp. Flavor is a good mix of sweet
& tart. used for fresh eating & cooking. |
| Sweet Sixteen |
X |
X |
Mid season apple is crisp with a sweet unusual flavor. |
| Wealthy |
|
X |
Early to mid-season apple with a tart balanced flavor. |
| Centennial Crabapple |
X |
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Early season, large fruit. Excellent flavor for fresh eating. |
| Chestnut Crabapple |
X |
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Early to mid-season apple has a pleasant flavor and good texture for
fresh eating. |
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