Fuji Apple Tree

One of the most popular varieties of apple sold. Extremely high quality variety. Crispy texture, juicy white flesh and high sugar are all standards of this important apple selection. Not the prettiest fruit, the yellow-tan over green skin with a blush or stripes of red surround the wonder flavor filled flesh. The Fuji apple has a very long shelf life, up to a year, especially when refrigerated. Plant with another apple variety to insure a good crop. A great pollinator for other apple varieties.
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USDA ZONES: 5-9 Outdoors
 
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Fuji Apple Tree requires a pollenizer. You must plant one of these trees nearby (within about 50') for the tree to produce a crop of fruit.

Description

Malus domestica 'Fuji'

One of the most popular varieties of apple sold. Extremely high quality variety. Crispy texture, juicy white flesh and high sugar are all standards of this important apple selection. A cross between Ralls Janet x Delicious introduced from Japan in 1962 . Not the prettiest fruit, the yellow-tan over green skin with a blush or stripes of red surround the wonder flavor filled flesh. Adapted to a wide range of climates only adds to what makes this the most popular home garden apple planted. A vigorous grower, prune to control size and shape. Good heat resistance but really needs protection from the afternoon sun in the hotter drier climates to avoid sunburn to the fruit. Low chill requirement also adds to its adaptation. Late ripening start harvesting in late September. The Fuji apple has a very long shelf life, up to a year, especially when refrigerated. Plant with another apple variety to insure a good crop. A great pollinator for other apple varieties.

Characteristics
Fruit Color:
White
Ripens:
September - November
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6.5
Tree Size:
Grows to 20 feet plus if left un pruned. Can be kept under 10 feet with summer pruning.
Years to Bear:
3
Pollination:
Requires Pollenizer
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
to 20° F
Primary USDA Zone Range:
5 - 9
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
400 - 500
Size & Spacing

Grows to 20 feet plus if left un pruned. Can be kept under 10 feet with summer pruning.

8 to 10 Feet on Center, can be held to any size with summer pruning

Planting & Care
Fuji is a vigorous grower and requires pruning to maintain its height and shape keep it open for good air circulation. Choose a location with full sun preferably a morning sun location. Protection from the hot afternoon sun in dryer climates is recommended to avoid sunburn to the fruit. Apples do require regular water to get started and then can be trained to use less water. Keep Apples to below 10 feet with summer pruning to ease access for maintenance. Talk to your local ag extension service to identify apple care recommendations for your area.
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