Triumph™ apple is well named for its beautiful bright red fruits with nicely balanced flavor and texture. This University of Minnesota cross between Honeycrisp and Liberty has resistance from two strains of apple scab. Blooms midseason, ripens in early fall. Zone 4-8
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid 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. Dwarf trees may need branch support for fruit load. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistant to scab and fireblight.
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*