Winesap

Medium to large red over green, this heirloom apple as the same rich tart wine like flavor of the parent along with much better disease resistance. Great for baking which brings out the spicy flavor of the Stayman Winesap. Also popular in ciders and for sauces. The tree produces at an early age and remains very productive. Blooms late so is great in areas of late freezes. Requires a pollinator, ripens in September but will hang into October most years.
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USDA ZONES: 5-8 Outdoors
 
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Winesap 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 'Winesap'

The Stayman Winesap Apple, A seedling of the original Winesap apple discovered in 1866 by Dr Joseph Stayman of Kansas. Medium to large red over green, this heirloom apple as the same rich tart wine like flavor of the parent along with much better disease resistance. Great for baking which brings out the spicy flavor of the Stayman Winesap. Also popular in ciders and for sauces. The tree produces at an early age and remains very productive. Blooms late so is great in areas of late freezes. Requires a pollinator, ripens in September but will hang into October most years.

Characteristics
Fruit Color:
White
Ripens:
September - November
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of
Tree Size:
Moderately fast growing tree space it 8 to 10 feet on center. Will grow 20 feet plus but can be maintained to below 10 feet with summer pruning
Years to Bear:
3
Pollination:
Requires Pollenizer
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
Primary USDA Zone Range:
5 - 8
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
600 - 800
Size & Spacing

Moderately fast growing tree space it 8 to 10 feet on center. Will grow 20 feet plus but can be maintained to below 10 feet with summer pruning

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

Planting & Care
Plant in a location with good drainage. Apples will tolerate wet soil as long as it drains fast. Look for full sun locations that favor the early morning sun. This is the drying sun and helps to cut down on moisture related diseases, though disease resistant always plant in a location with good air drainage and keep the trees canopy open with pruning to improve air flow within the canopy to help avoid moisture related issues. In warm dry climates providing a layer or mulch 3 to 4 inches deep out 3 feet from the outside of the canopy will help to keep roots cool and cut down surface evaporation. This will help to extend the period between watering thereby helping to save on water. Prune to control the overall height of the tree. It is recommended to keep all fruit tree below 10 feet tall for ease of maintenance and harvest. Summer pruning is the best way to control height and spread.
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