Long tap root system provides excellent drought resistance for reliable growth in dry areas
Wild-type apple heritage ensures adaptability to neglectful or variable soils and conditions
Produces tart yet flavorful apples that attract wildlife and are suitable for human consumption
Low disease and pest resistance reduces need for spraying and maintenance
No chill hour requirements allow for easy planting in a wide range of zones
Summarized by Shop
The toughest apple you'll ever plant
Orders placed now are for Fall 2026 shipment
Orders placed now are for containerized trees. We take orders for our trees in advance and ship them out at the proper time for Fall planting in each region from Aug-Dec. See our Shipping Date Map to see exactly when orders will ship to your state. Get you
Ripening Size
3.5–5.5 in diameter
Ripening Date
Late September to late October
Growth Habit
Trees
Soil Type
Acidic, well-drained, adapts to most soils
Sunlight
Full sun
Spacing
20 ft
Production Time
4–6 years
Hardiness Zones
3a–9b
pH Range
5.5–7.5
Summarized by Shop
4.7
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Apple trees are growing great. They have probably grown a third taller than what they were when I planted them a few months ago. Very Happy!!!
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Kim · August 2, 2026
So for the most part I am happy with my orders I have received … with the exception of the persimmons and the crab apple trees …. They did not leaf out .
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Richard · July 22, 2026
These non-typical apples from Whitetail Hill are growing excellent