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ZONE: PROBABLY Zones 4/5 to 9. Still evaluating.
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid blooming. Pollen producer; will cross pollinate with most other pollen producing varieties. 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. Mulch with wood chips. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Some thinning will be necessary some years to maintain apple size. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: Unknown, probably on the low end. Most apples need 700-1000 chill hours.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Most likely scab resistant but resitstance to cedar apple rust or fireblight is unknown at this time.
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*
