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Bare Root Apples Apple trees have existed before recorded history; ancient Phoenicians harvested wild apples. The apples of North America were brought over from Europe and were initially grown for making cider. Over the centuries, varieties were crossed to create the tasty varieties we grow today. Current popular varieties have also been bred in Australia and New Zealand. There are now over two thousand named clones. Commercial growers limit their crops to a few of these varieties. The home orchardist has a much greater selection. Bay Laurel offers some of the older varieties to augment your backyard orchard. Among these are Ashmead’s Kernal, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Golden Russet, Hudson's Golden Gem, Sierra Beauty, Spitzenburg and White Winter Permain. Apples are now grown in every temperate region around the world. The trees are extremely adaptable and long-lived. Cold climates are generally the largest apple producers, but Anna, Dorsett Golden, Pettingill and Winter Banana thrive in climates as mild as Southern California. Fuji, Gordon, Pink Lady and White Winter Permain are other varieties that need minimal amounts of cold. IMPORTANT: You may notice that the chill hours given here differ from other websites. The hours we list are based on the latest low chill trial information from Dave Wilson. Many apple varieties are very productive with chill hours well below what was originally thought necessary. |
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Apples
Jonagold Apple - Semi-dwarf
Superb flavor--connoisseurs' choice. A cross of Jonathan and Golden Delicious apple. Yellow with red-orange blush; crisp, juicy, subacid, all-purpose. Ripens in Sept. Zones 4 to 8. 500 hours or less. Pollenized by Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, but not Golden Delicious. Available on M111.
Liberty Apple - Semi-dwarf
Outstanding, cold hardy, disease resistant apple; resists scab, rust, mildew, fireblight. Has crisp, rich, sprightly flavor. Skin solid red even in hot climates. Use fresh or cooked. Ripens in Sept. Zones 4 to 8. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful; interfruitful with Red Delicious, Empire, McIntosh. Available on M111.
Mutsu (Crispin) Apple - Semi-dwarf
A favorite of connoisseurs and an apple sauce award winner. Crisp, flavorful, very large apple. Pick when green or wait until partly yellow. Good quality fruit even in hot areas. Large, vigorous tree resists powdery mildew. Ripens in Sept./Oct. Zones 4 to 8. 500 hours or less. Pollenized by Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala. Available on M111.
Northpole Columnar Apple
Large, red skinned McIntosh type apple is juicy, crisp and aromatic. Attractive, distinctive tree with very narrow growth habit grows to about ten feet. Trees topped for size control develop upright side limbs. Excellent for container growing. Fruit ripens in late September. Zones 4 to 8. Estimated chilling requirement 500 hours. Pollenized by Scarlet Sentinel or other apple varieties. Available on M7
Pettingill Apple - Semi-dwarf
Chance apple seedling discovered near Long Beach, California, and introduced in 1949. Large fruit with red over green skin. Flesh is crisp and juicy with a balance of sugar and acid. Large, vigorous, productive tree. Good keeper. Ripens late September to mid October in coastal southern California climates. Zones 6 to 11. Very low winter chilling requirement, about 300 hrs. Partially self-fruitful, better crops with Fuji, Gala, Braeburn or Mutsu as pollenizer. Available on M111.
Pink Lady Apple - Semi-dwarf
New hot climate apple from Western Australia. Very crisp with sweet-tart distinct flavor; good keeper. Skin is reddish pink over green; white flesh is fine grained and resists browning. Ripens in late Oct./early Nov., about three weeks after Fuji. Zones 6 to 9. 3-400 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. No. 7880. Available on M111.
Pink Lady Miniature Apple
New hot climate apple from Western Australia. Very crisp with sweet-tart distinct flavor; good keeper. Skin is reddish pink over green; white flesh is fine grained and resists browning. Ripens in late Oct./early Nov., about three weeks after Fuji. Zones 6 to 9. 3-400 hours. Self-fruitful. Pat. No. 7880. Available on Gen.
Pink Pearl Apple - Semi-dwarf
Unusual pink fleshed, highly aromatic apple. Medium sized with cream and pale green skin, sometimes blushed red. Tart to sweet-tart, depending on time of picking. Good keeper. Makes colorful, tasty applesauce. Early, profuse pink blossoms in spring. Ripens early October. Zones 4 to 8. 500 hours or less. Pollenizer required. Available on M111.
Red Delicious (Bisbee Spur) Apple - Semi-dwarf
Sweet, crisp, flavorful apple - perhaps the best Red Delicious. Small, compact tree. Good pollenizer for most other apples. Ripens in late August/early September. Zones 4 to 7. 500 hours or less. Pollenized by Liberty, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala or Golden Delicious. Available on M111.
Red Fuji (BC #2) Apple - Semi-dwarf
Redder skinned sport of Fuji. Medium sized with yellow-green base and an attractive red blush. Sweet, very crisp and flavorful apple; excellent keeper. Ripens in September/October with Fuji. Zones 5 to 9. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. Excellent pollenizer for other apples. Available on M111.