Large red apples with yellow juicy flesh, crisp, sweet and especially flavorful. A vigorous tree, late ripening, a good keeper and productive though somewhat biennial bearing. Very good fresh, for juice, or hard cider. Baldwin Apple was once the most popular variety in New England and in Southwest Washington. Lacks hardiness in real cold winter regions and susceptible to scab. Not a pollinator. Originated in Massachusetts around 1740.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Pollinated by another variety blooming at the same time. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Thin fruit fully in first years to discourage biennial bearing patterns. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Scab, fireblight, bitter pit and mildew susceptible. Very resistant to cedar rust.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
