Sun Needs:
- Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
- Essential for healthy growth and fruit production
Bloom Time:
- Mid- to late spring
- Self-pollinating, but yields improve with cross-pollination from varieties like Red Delicious, Fuji, or Gala
Size:
Height:
- Dwarf: 8–10 feet
- Semi-dwarf: 12–15 feet
- Standard: 20–30 feet
Width: 8 to 20 feet, depending on rootstock and pruning
Attributes:
- Medium to large yellow apples with thin skin and sweet flavor
- Excellent for fresh eating, pies, sauces, and drying
- Ripens in mid to late September
- Hardy in USDA zones 4–9
- Long storage life (up to 3–4 months in cool conditions)
- Fragrant white blossoms in spring
- Vigorous and productive with proper care
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0
- Water deeply once a week, more often in hot weather
- Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
- Prune in late winter to shape and remove dead or crowded branches
- Thin fruit in spring to prevent branch breakage and improve fruit size
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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