Apples

Apple trees are relatively easy to grow, but they do need a bit of annual maintenance. If you prune them well when they are young,…

A club apple is a brand-name apple. These specific apple varieties are grown and marketed under a controlled and limited licensing agreement. Unlike common apple…

Apple trees are somewhat prone to disease. Common diseases that occur when growing apples include fire blight, apple scab, cedar apple rust, powdery mildew, and…

Cosmic Crisp is an apple variety developed by Washington State University. A cross between ‘Enterprise’ and ‘Honeycrisp’, this fruit is known for its intensely-colored peel…

The best apples for cider are generally flavorful varieties with a specific profile of sugar, acid, and tannins. While a few select varieties have an…

For juicing, the best apples are those that are crisp, juicy, and full of flavor. Varieties like Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith are excellent…

Apple trees grow to a wide range of heights, from 6 feet tall to about 30 feet tall. Dwarf apple trees have been developed to…

Identifying apple trees starts by determining whether the tree is an apple tree (Malus domestica), some other species of Rosaceae, or a deciduous tree. Then…

Apple trees that require spraying are generally sprayed once in the winter, 1-3 times during flowering, and up to every week or two during the…

The best time to plant apple trees is in spring or early fall. Acclimated trees planted in early spring or early fall tend to become…

The Rome apple is an American heritage variety known for its bright red peel and firm texture. These apples are prized as baking apples in…

The Jonathan apple is an American heirloom variety with an attractive bicolor peel and a crispy, tart flavor. They are medium-sized and have yellow flesh.…

The Macoun apple is an American heritage variety known for its beautiful peel and creamy fresh apple taste. This medium-sized apple has a deep red-purple…

SweeTango apples are modern specialty club apples developed to deliver on flavor and texture. These gorgeous red apples are known best for their crisp, sweet…

The Jazz apple is a well-known club apple variety with a nicely striped red and yellow peel. ‘Jazz’ has a rounded shape, firm and crisp…

The Empire apple is a shiny red American apple cultivar known for its attractive appearance and satisfying crunch. This type of apple sets itself apart…

Jonagold apple is an American heritage apple cultivar known for its large size, delicate skin, and balanced sweet-tart flavor. These apples have a juicy, crisp…

Cortland apple is an American heirloom apple cultivar known for its bright red and yellow peel, sweet yet balanced flavor, and crisp white flesh that…

The Cameo apple is an American bicolor cultivar with a thin yellow peel and red stripes. They have a subtly sweet flavor, rich creamy flesh,…

The Opal apple is a modern European apple cultivar with a yellow-gold peel, sweet flavor, crisp texture, and floral aroma. Opal is a club apple…

Apples (Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.) come in thousands of varieties grown around the world. Modern cultivars range from sweet club apples developed in university breeding…

Some of the best-tasting apple varieties are Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, Ambrosia, and Cox’s Orange Pippin. Most varieties are most flavorful when picked at peak…