Fruit for mild winter climates in So. Calif., So. Ariz. Heavy crops of sweet, crisp, flavorful apples. Summer harvest. Fresh/cooked. Keeps two months in refrigerator.
Estimated Chilling Requirement: 200 hours below 45°F
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
Pollination: Self-fruitful or pollinized by Dorsett Golden or Ein Shemer.
Bloom Season within fruit type: very early
Harvest Season within fruit type: very early
Harvest Dates: June 30 to July 25 (Approx.)
Long-time favorite summer apple for coastal So. Calif. Pale yellow, red blush or stripes. Medium size, slightly tart. Fresh/cooked.
Estimated Chilling Requirement: 300 hours below 45°F
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
Pollination: Self-fruitful.
Bloom Season within fruit type:
Harvest Season within fruit type: very late
Harvest Dates: July 10 to July 25 (Approx.)
Superb late season fruit: very crisp and tangy, more flavorful than Granny Smith. Excellent keeper. Green with dark red blush. From New Zealand.
Estimated Chilling Requirement: 700 hours below 45°F
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
Pollination: Self-fruitful.
Bloom Season within fruit type: Midseason
Harvest Season within fruit type: Late
Harvest Dates: October 5 to October 25 (Approx.)
Superb late season fruit: very crisp and tangy, more flavorful than Granny Smith. Excellent keeper. Green with dark red blush. From New Zealand.
Estimated Chilling Requirement: 100 hours below 45°F
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10
Pollination: Self-fruitful.
Bloom Season within fruit type: Very Early
Harvest Season within fruit type: Very Early
Harvest Dates: June 25 - July 10 (Approx.)
Heavy-bearing, very low chilling requirement. Sweet yellow apples in early summer (late June in Central CA). Excellent pollenizer for Anna.
Estimated Chilling Requirement: 100 hours below 45°F
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10
Pollination: Self-fruitful.
Bloom Season within fruit type:
Harvest Season within fruit type: Very Early
Harvest Dates: June 20 - June 30 (Approx.)