Red striped fruit of good quality for fresh eating or cooking. A natural dwarf. Ripens early, keeps 4 months in cold storage. Norland Apple is a Canadian variety. Hardy to -40 F. Zone 2.
ZONE: 2-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early 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. Spur bearer. Tends to over-set fruit; thin completely. Very early season ripening. Pick slightly unripe for best keeping quality.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Mini Dwarf - 5'x8'| Dwarf – 8-12'x10'|Semi Dwarf – 10-17'x15'| Standard – 25-30'x20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
