Apples
Disease Resistent Varieties, Historical Varieties, Popular/Recent Introduction Varieties, Crabapples, A note on rootstocks
We specialize in the production of hardy apple trees. Apples are created by grafting a piece of the variety desired onto a rootstock. The variety produces the fruit you desire while the rootstock controls tree size, productivity, earliness of bearing and hardiness. We graft our trees onto Russian seedlings such as 'Beautiful Arcade' and 'Antonovka' These trees are very hardy, free standing, productive and grow to approximately 5m (16ft) at maturity.
We no longer mail order fruit trees as shipping rates are now charged by volume, making larger items expensive to ship. We can make arrangements to ship trees with the understanding that you will be charged at cost plus packing.
- Due to Federal regulations we cannot ship fruit trees to British Columbia
NOTE ON ROOTSTOCKS
Nearly all apple trees consist of at least 2 separate parts that are united by the process of grafting or budding. The rootstock provides anchorage and absorbs the necessary water and mutrients for growth. Because the rootstocks influences such things as
- productivity
- earliness of bearing
- size control
- winter hardiness,
its importance in the overall value of a tree cannot be overstated. The variety, of course, produces the fruit. It should be carefully chosen, keeping in mind
- the quality of the apple
- the season of ripening
- the adaptability to the site and climate in which it is to grow
- other characteristics desired by the grower.
We use seedlings of the hardy Russian variety 'Beautiful-Arcade'. These seedlings are 3/4 size, very hardy, productive and early bearing. Average mature tree size 6 m. (19 ft.).
Prices
| No Mail Order | Bare root | Potted |
| 1 year Whips | $20.00 | $25.00 |
| 2 year Branched | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| 3 year Heavy |
$50.00 | $55.00 |
| Note: Varieties are not always available in all sizes. (Size available noted eg.1yr, 2yr) | ||
DISEASE RESISTANT VARIETIES
These apples are resistant to a wide range of diseases including apple scab and mildew. They represent a new generation of healthy apples that are perfect for the home gardener. These have superior flavor and are reliably heavy producers.
| Freedom Zone 4 A large striped/red apple from Geneva, NY. Used for both fresh eating and cooking. Crisp, sub-acid flavor. Vigorous tree. Late season (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) | |
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Liberty Zone 4 Superlative variety resistant to a host of diseases. It has 'Macoun' as a parent and has that apple outstanding flavor-crisp, aromatic and juicy. The conical red fruit is among the very best. Late season (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
| Novamac Zone 4 Exceptionally high quality apple from Kentville, NS. A beautiful round red apple nearly identical to 'McIntosh' but slightly sweeter and more aromatic. The tree is annual and very productive. Superb! Mid-late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Novaspy Zone 4b Good processing apple like its parent 'Northern Spy' but much healthier. Makes the best pies. Late season (1yr,2yr) | |
| Priscilla * NEW * Zone 3b Wonderful oval red fruits with pink veining. Considered by many to be the best for pink sauce and jelly. Mid-season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Redfree Zone 4 One of the very finest early apples, keeping crisp for some time. Flesh melts in the mouth and has fantastic flavor. Early season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| William's Pride Zone 4 New early red apple with superb flavor. Early season (1yr, 2yr) |
HISTORICAL VARIETIES
These varieties are rarely found today in the trade. They have been passed down for generations and deserve to be preserved, as their colors, textures and flavors add spice to the lives of apple lovers everywhere.
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Alexander Zone 3 Older Russian variety used in many historical orchards. Fruit is very large and conical with firm flesh. Used mostly for baking. Mid-season (1yr, 2yr) |
| Bethel Zone 4 Found in Vermont this old apple is related to the 'Blue Pearmain' types. It is round to conic with deep purple-carmine skin. Crisp, sub-acid. Late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
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Cox's Orange Pippin Zone 4b Superb old variety from England. Round small fruit is orangey-red. Flesh is crisp and aromatic. Late season. (1yr) |
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Duchess of Oldenburg Zone 3 Introduced from Europe in 1830s. Very hardy tree produces red fruit that is tender and aromatic. Early season (1yr, 2yr) |
| Fameuse (Snow Apple> Zone 3 Very old French or Canadian apple with deep red skin and white flesh with pink veining. Probably the mother of 'McIntosh' Mid-late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
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Golden Russet Zone 4 Still a very popular winter apple. Leather-colored russet skin covers a spicy, aromatic, fine grained flesh. Dessert or cider. Late season (1yr, 2yr) |
| McIntosh (1st Generation) Zone 4 Famous 18th century Ontario apple is red skinned, juicy and a perfect tart-sweet blend. Our wood comes from a tree grafted from the original tree. Keeps well. Dessert or juice. Mid-late season. (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Milwaukee Zone 3 Old variety makes superb apple pies. Late (1yr, 2yr) | |
| New Brunswick Zone 3 Developed by F.P. Sharp in Woodstock, NB. Probably a seedling of 'Duchess'. Small tree noted for its aromatic fruit. Early season (1yr) | |
| Northern Spy * NEW * Zone 4b Very famous as the best pie apple. Takes up to six years to bear. Late season. (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Pumpkin Sweet Zone 4 Large pumpkin-shaped fruits are yellow-green. This was treasured as the finest baking apple. Late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Red Astrachan Zone 3 Old Swedish apple with fine crisp aromatic flesh and red skin. Once in every old orchard. Early season. (1yr) | |
| Rhode Island Greening * NEW * Zone 4 Very old and famous deep green large cooking apple. Late season (1yr) | |
| Wealthy Zone 3 Originated in Minnesota in 1860. Hardy, adaptable tree with red fruits having a fine, crisp, tender and aromatic flesh. Scab resistant. Early season (1yr) | |
| Wolf River Zone 3 Once a popular baking apple noted for its immense size. Tree is hardy and healthy. Late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
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Yellow Transparent (August Apple) Zone 3 Imported from Russia in 1870. Clear yellow apple immensely popular for sauce. Tree is small, very hardy and healthy. Some scab resistance. Early season (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
POPULAR VARIETIES/ RECENT INTRODUCTIONS
| Bramley Zone 4 Famous English cooking apple noted for its large size and irregular round, flattened fruit. Those who know it love it! Late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Cortland Zone 4 A freshly picked Cortland takes a second place to no apple. Used for both dessert and cooking as it does not readily brown when cut. Late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Gingergold * NEW * Zone 4 Very high quality yellow dessert apple. Mid-late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
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Greensleeves Zone 4 An English variety that we love. Green fruit turns yellow at maturity. Superb flavor and disease resistance. Late season (1yr, 2yr) |
| Honeycrisp Zone 3 Hardy new apple from Minnesota that is taking the apple world by storm. Under good storage conditions it keeps till spring with the same crispness. Mid-season (1yr,2yr,3yr) | |
| Honeygold * NEW * Zone 3b Hardy 'Golden Delicious" cross. Very fine eating apple. Late season (1yr, 2yr) | |
| Spartan Zone 3b Much loved deep red apple with unique aromatic flesh. Tree is healthy and very scab resistant. Late season (1yr, 2yr) |
FLOWERING CRABAPPLE
Few ornamental trees can compare to the flowering crabs. Their fragrant and colorful blossoms in spring are followed by colorful fruits that attract birds in early winter. Some have colored foliage as well. Several have edible fruit used for jellies and preserves. Our crab selections have been chosen for their hardiness and scab resistance, a disease that plagues many crabs.
| Bare root | Potted | |
| 1 year | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| 2 year | $40.00 | $45.00 |
| 3 year | $60.00 | $65.00 |
| 30 mm | $65.00 | $85.00 |
| Coronaria Charlottae Zone 3 Double blooms of softest pink. Sterile flowers produce no fruit. Fall color is brilliant orange/red, rivaling the sugar maple. (1yr) | |
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Dolgo Zone 2 Very hardy and exceptionally sweet crab excellent for preserves. Bears heavily and annually. Flowers are snow white and foliage is healthy. Unique strawberry-pineapple flavor. (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
| Liset Zone 3 Red flowers show up well against burgundy foliage, a marked improvement over 'Royalty'. Small tree with tiny burgundy fruit. (1yr, 2yr) | |
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Makamik Zone 2b Hardy and healthy tree with medium pink blooms, deep red fruits and burgundy tinted foliage. (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
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Red Jade Zone 4 Like a green waterfall, this variety cascades outward and downward. The most popular weeping form. Small red fruits. (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
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Royal Beauty Zone 3 A prostrate variety usually trained up to form a weeping tree of grace and beauty. Pink blossoms, burgundy foliage and dark burgundy fruit. (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
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Rudolph Zone 2b Very hardy and healthy variety with light red-pink blooms, followed by yellow/red fruits. (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |
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Selkirk Zone 2b Masses of showy purple-pink blooms, followed by shiny small red fruit that is as showy as the flowers and lasts into winter. Superb disease resistance. We think this is the finest pink flowering crab available. (1yr, 2yr, 3yr) |