Baldwin Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Baldwin’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Essential for healthy growth and fruit production

Bloom Time:

• Mid- to late spring
• Requires cross-pollination with another mid-season apple variety (e.g., Northern Spy, Golden Russet, or McIntosh)

Size:

Height:

• Standard: 20–25 feet
• Semi-dwarf: 12–15 feet
• Dwarf: 8–10 feet

Width: 10 to 20 feet, depending on rootstock and pruning

Attributes:

• Large apples with red and yellow skin
• Firm, crisp flesh with a mildly tart, spicy flavor
• Excellent for fresh eating, pies, and cider
• Ripens in mid- to late October
• Hardy in USDA zones 4–7
• Long-lived and productive with proper care
• Not ideal for warm, humid climates due to disease susceptibility

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
• Water deeply during dry periods, especially in the first few years
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or crowded branches
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and reduce limb stress
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds