A large red apple that is the most popular winter keeper with a tart, rich, wine like flavor. This is a triploid; it cannot pollinate other apple trees. (Pollinate with Red or Yellow Delicious, Jonathan, Early Harvest) (zones 5 - 8)

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Attributes:
Winesap apples are good for cooking, baking and cider. They can be stored for a long time if stored properly (over six months is common).

Description:
A large red apple that is the most popular winter keeper with a tart, rich, wine like flavor. This is a triploid; it cannot pollinate other apple trees. (Pollinate with Red or Yellow Delicious, Jonathan, Early Harvest or a variety from a different apple family) (zones 5 - 8)

Wildlife Value:
Apples are eaten by a variety of birds and mammals. The leaves and branches are browsed. The trees can be destroyed by rodents and rabbits girdling the stem or trunk.

Height Variations:
The standard grows to 20' - 25', semi-dwarf grows to 12' - 15', and dwarf grows to 10' in height.

Spread Variations:
Standard spread grows to 25', semi-dwarf grows to 12'- 15', and dwarf grows to a 10' spread.

Moisture:
This tree requires moist, well drained soil and is not drought tolerant.

Leaves:
Ranging between 2"-4", these coarse-veined, dark green leaves have a toothed margin and are alternate on the twig.

Flower Color:
They are generally all pink instead of white to pinkish white, which is unusual for apple tree leaves.

Bloom Time:
Mid season to late mid-season bloom time. A triploid, the pollen is sterile..

Fruit Description:
This apple is medium to large, round to cone shaped with a dull red color and crisp, juicy, yellowish flesh. Harvested in mid to late October.