Apple, Frostbite, 7 gal (5-7 ft)
SKU #'s
- 1013733
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Medium sized, rounded apple tree with 2.5" maroon red fruit with an early-mid harvest.
Tree Features:
Bloom Color: White, Pink
Bloom Time: late Spring
Mature Height: 12-15 ft
Mature Spread: 13-15 ft
Harvest: Small fruit in late September-Early October
Zone: 3-8
Pollination: Cross-pollination by a different variety of late 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: Maroon red skin & cream flesh
Texture: Smooth skin, firm, crisp & juicy
Taste: Very sweet, slightly tangy flavor with some acidity
Cooking: Good for cooking & baking, drying, sauce & cider
Origin: Minnesota
Other notes:
- 3-month shelf life
- Great for using & eating fresh if you like a really sweet apple
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)
- Provide well-drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
- Requires at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.