One of the best quality early ripening and disease resistant apples. Large, firm, juicy fruits with a great flavor and crisp texture. A yellow apple with red stripes. Suitable for fresh eating and cooking. Early bloom. A good pollinator for other early blooming varieties. Wynooche Early Apple was named near Aberdeen, WA from a numbered selection out of NY state. Zone 4-9.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Pollinated by another variety that is 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. May need branch support for heavy fruit loads. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
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*
