Honeycrisp Apple Tree

Honeycrisp is the first of the super sweet commercial apple varieties that grows in the coldest climates. High quality sweetness with a satisfying crispness that define the name Honeycrisp. The fruits skin color is mottled red over yellow. With extreme winter hardiness this apple variety has become popular with home gardeners throughout the country. Excellent fresh eating quality, ideal for cooking and can be stored for up the 5 months. Early late season harvest start picking in early September with a long hang time staying ripe on the tree into late October.

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USDA ZONES: 3-9 Outdoors

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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Honeycrisp 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 'Honeycrisp'

Honeycrisp is the first of the super sweet commercial apple varieties that grows in the coldest climates. An introduction from the University of Minnesota in the early 1960's this is the apple that would go on to complete with all the worlds most poplar varieties. High quality sweetness with a satisfying crispness that define the name Honeycrisp. The fruits skin color is mottled red over yellow. With extreme winter hardiness this apple variety has become popular with home gardeners throughout the country. Excellent fresh eating quality, ideal for cooking and can be stored for up the 5 months. Some fireblight and scab resistance. Early late season harvest start picking in early September with a long hang time staying ripe on the tree into late October. Pollinator required recommended are Empire, McIntosh, Granny Smith, or Red Delicious.

Characteristics

Fruit Color:

Crisp white

Ripens:

September - November

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun

Water Needs:

regular water

Soil Type:

well-draining

Soil pH Level:

pH of 7

Tree Size:

15' height with 15' spread

Requires pruning to control rapid rangy growth. Can be kept under 10 feet with summer pruning

Years to Bear:

Pollination:

Requires Pollenizer

Bloom Color:

Cold Hardy:

to -10° F

Primary USDA Zone Range:

3 - 9

Secondary USDA Zone Range:

N/A

Chill Hours:

700 - 1000

Size & Spacing

15' height with 15' spread

Requires pruning to control rapid rangy growth. 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

Apples tolerate a wide range of soil types, but like all fruit trees grow best in well-drained, loamy soil. Provide full sun favoring the morning sun with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. Apple favor higher humidity's and moderate summer temperatures, in hot dry climates protect the tree from sunburn by providing protection from the late afternoon sun. Either by providing shade or with whitewashing the trunk. Water at least twice a week for the first year. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not wet. Mulch the tree to 3 to 4 inches deep and and 3 to 4 feet outside the canopy of the tree. To keep root cool and cut down on soil evaporation. Apples benefit from pruning to maintain size and structure. Honeycrisp can be a rangy grower and requires regular pruning. Keep trees at less than 10 feet to allow for easy care and harvest. Check with your local ag extension to find the apple care recommendations for your area.

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