A patented variety newly released from WSU and only available to growers in Washington State. Cosmic Crisp® Apple is a cross between Honeycrisp and Enterprise. A large, crisp and very flavorful juicy red apple known for high yield, attractiveness, disease resistance and long keeping quality. (ONLY SHIPPED TO WASHINGTON).
ZONE: 6b-9, probably wider but no data available yet
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. Branches may need support to carry fruit loads. Late season ripening. Mid-October and later in Western WA.
CHILL HOURS: n/a, but probably low: 600+ hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Said to be very good; moderately susceptible to mildew and fire blight but not prone to sunburn or bitter pit.
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*
