Winesap Apple is a deciduous fruiting tree with a strong production of fruits ready to harvest in fall. In mid to late spring white flowers give way to dark red fruits that are crisp and juicy flesh that is sweet yet has a highly tart 'twang' that is best for cider or cooking. For best flavor leave the fruits in cold storage for a few months Grows best with full sun and moist well-drained soils. Winesap is a heirloom variety that is resistant to cider apple rust and fireblight, and needs 2 pollinators to set fruit. Tolerate clay and urban pollution.
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Origins: |
Central Asia and Afghanistan |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Photoset by Samantha Chapnick, (1) winesaps pileup, (2) Farmers Market Winesap Apples
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
