Apple, Cortland, 7 gal (5-7 ft)

SKU #'s

1001348

$119.99

Order type

7 gal. (5-7 ft)

Quantity

Delivery Available with Online Checkout
Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
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A semi-dwarf variety bred from Macintosh with a red/green blush and tart flavor.

Tree Features:

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: early-mid Spring
Mature Height: 12-15 ft
Mature Spread: 12-15 ft
Harvest: Large red fruit in mid-late September
Zone: 4-8

Pollination: Partially self-fertile, so cross-pollination by a different variety of early or early-mid Spring blooming apple tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success.
Placement: Full Sun

Nursery Stock Specifications:

Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:

Color: Bright red with green blush & bright white center
Texture: Smooth & thin skin, firm flesh, crisp & incredibly juicy
Taste: Sweet, slightly tart flavor with medium acidity
Cooking: Excellent all-purpose apple
Origin: New York

Other notes:

Browns less
Best eaten right from the tree
Semi-dwarf
Short storage life
Light sweetness when eaten soon after being picked, loses sweetness and becomes more tart later

Care:

Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work)
Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)