Apple, Cortland, 7 gal (5-7 ft)

A semi-dwarf variety bred from Macintosh with a red/green blush and tart flavor. Tree Features: Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: early-mid Spring Mature Height: 12-15 ft Mature Spread: 12-15 ft Harvest: Large red fruit in mid-late September Zone: 4-8 Pollination: Partially self-fertile, so cross-pollination by a different variety of early or early-mid Spring blooming apple tree within 50 feet is key to its growth and success. Placement: Full Sun Nursery Stock Specifications: Pot Size: 7 gallon Age: 3+ years old, fruiting Fruit Profile: Color: Bright red with green blush & bright white center Texture: Smooth & thin skin, firm flesh, crisp & incredibly juicy Taste: Sweet, slightly tart flavor with medium acidity Cooking: Excellent all-purpose apple Origin: New York Other notes: Browns less Best eaten right from the tree Semi-dwarf Short storage life Light sweetness when eaten soon after being picked, loses sweetness and becomes more tart later Care: Feed twice a year with a slow release fertilizer. Fertilize in early spring before growth starts and late fall after the leaves have fallen and the ground isn't yet frozen. (5 minutes of work) Prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting. (5-10 minutes of work)