SunCrisp Apple is a vigorous upright deciduous tree known for its abundant fruits that ripen in fall. These green-yellow fruits with a pink blush often earn russet patches at the stem and crisp and firm white flesh. When fresh the apples have a sharp, subtly sweet and tart flavor with notes of pear and honey, which will mellow in storage to a sweeter, mild tangy flavor with caramel undertones. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. SunCrisp needs a pollinator to set fruit and can store for 6 months. Resistant to scab but susceptible to cedar-apple rust and fireblight.
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Origins: |
Golden Delicious x Cox Orange Pippen |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
10’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
20' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water Regularly. Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew. Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites. Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits. Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size. Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.
COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed
IMAGES: Jeff Myers, 50 lbs of apples!, (2) Lofty Dreams Farm, Suncrisp apples are best for fresh eating, but can also be used for cooking and baking.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
