Very hardy, of Latvian origin, before 1870. Earliest apple to ripen. Excellent sauce apple. Fragrant and tender, but window for fresh eating is small. Not a good keeper. Yellow Transparent Apple has excellent disease resistance. Early bloomer. Also known as 'Glass Apple'. Zone 2-8.
ZONE: 2-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Good pollinator. 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. Spur bearer. Very early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 - 1200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Excellent disease resistance.
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*
