Fruit-Apple-Spitzenberg semi-dwf #7
Fruit-Apple-Spitzenberg semi-dwf #7
Spitzenberg Semi-dwarf Apple
Best pollinators: any golden delicious, Newtown pippin, or Cortland
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HEIRLOOM - Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple! This tree's fruit was once the standard of excellence for early American apples. Has exceptional, complex, spicy flavor that improves with time in storage. One of the finest for eating, canning, cooking, and juice. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late October. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious, Newtown Pippin, or Cortland.
Botanical Name- Malus domestica 'Esopus Spitzenberg'
Pronunciation- MAY-lus doh-MESS-tih-kuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 15 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well-drained
Current Size- #7
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Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove deadwood; fertilize in spring and watch for pests.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to improve airflow and remove dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and avoid waterlogging around the trunk.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Apple scab, fire blight, aphids
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