Large yellow fruits with a pink blush. Banana-like fragrance, crisp. mild, and juicy flesh for desserts or cider. Excellent pollinator. Keeps until March. Self-fruitful. Winter Banana Apple Trees have a naturally dwarfing and compact form. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile – but will produce better with another apple variety nearby. 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. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 700 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Susceptible to cedar-apple 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*
