Apple, Early HarvestMalus x domestica
High-yielding tree that produces a golden apple noted for its cooking uses. Early season harvest. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Pollinate Lodi, Red Jonathan or Red Delicious) (zones 3-8)
Zones 3 - 8
The Early Harvest Apple can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Fruit Tree
The Early Harvest Apple falls into the following type(s): Fruit Trees
10' - 25' High
The Early Harvest Apple grows to be 10' - 25' feet in height.
10' - 25' Spread
The Early Harvest Apple has a spread of about 10' - 25' at full maturity.
Fast Growth
This tree grows at a fast growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
This apple does well in full sun.
Various Soils
The Early Harvest Apple grows in moist, well drained soils.
Oval Shape
This apple has oval, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect shape.
More Info
The Early Harvest Apple can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Attributes:
Early Harvest apples have a fine white flesh that is juicy and subacid when fully ripe. Picked early, they are good for baking. Fully ripe, they are good fresh.
Description:
High-yielding tree that produces a golden apple noted for its cooking uses. Early season harvest. Fruit trees need a minimum of 6-8 hours sunlight daily, and need water. They are not drought tolerant. (Pollinate Lodi, Red Jonathan, Red Delicious or a variety from a different apple family) (zones 3-8)
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 simple coarse-veined, dark green leaves have a toothed margin and alternate on the twig.
Flower Color:
White or pinkish
Bloom Time:
Early to mid-season.
Fruit Description:
Pale yellow medium size apple, with crisp, creamy white flesh. Bruises easily.