Apple, Northpole (Malus X Northpole), 7 gal.

Northpole’s™ annual spring show of pure white flowers is followed by heavy crops of large, red, McIntosh-like apples. Crisp, juicy, sweet and aromatic, Northpole fruit ripens in late August to early September and is great for fresh eating, cider, and baking. Perfect for container gardening or those with tight spaces. Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. All apples need another variety for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Hardy to minus 30° F or below Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height Taste: Juicy, sweet, aromatic Fruit Skin: Red Fruit Flesh: White Bloom Time: April Ripening Time: Early September Yield: 50+ fruit Pests & Diseases: Northpole ™ is resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees. USDA Zone: 4-8