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The tree will grow up to 23 feet (7 meters) and needs about 30 feet (9 meters) of space. It prefers full sun and soil that drains well. It will take about seven years to bear fruit, so be patient and make sure you have another variety of apple tree nearby for pollinating.
- Where do Wolf River apples grow?
- Are Wolf River apple trees self pollinating?
- How tall does a wolf river apple tree get?
- Are Wolf River apples good?
- How long does it take for a Wolf River apple tree to bear fruit?
- What are yellow transparent apples good for?
- Can a pear tree pollinate an apple tree?
- How close should apple trees be to pollinate?
- Will Honeycrisp pollinate Fuji?
- Can I buy a Pink Lady apple tree?
- How big do McIntosh apple trees get?
- What is a Wolf River apple tree?
Where do Wolf River apples grow?
The Wolf River apple has a long documented history that traces its origin from the shore of Lake Erie to its birthplace along the banks of the Wolf River, near Fremont, Wisconsin.
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| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Mid-May |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Average fruit weight | 300g |
| Fruit color | Red over pale green |
Are Wolf River apple trees self pollinating?
Your Wolf River apple tree is in flowering group 3. It is not self-fertile and needs a pollination partner of a different variety nearby. The following varieties will pollinate this apple tree. (Most white-blossom crab-apples will also be good pollinators for this variety).
How tall does a wolf river apple tree get?
PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
| Botanical Name | Malus 'Wolf River' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | Semi-Dwarf Height: 12 - 18 feet | Standard Height: 18 - 25 feet |
| Mature Spread | Semi-Dwarf Spread: 10 - 15 feet | Standard Spread: 15 - 18 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
Are Wolf River apples good?
It is fairly sweet and doesn't need much sugar added. Wolf River has a very high natural resistance to the disease apple scab, and good resistance to fireblight and mildew. It is also very cold hardy, making it a good choice for growing in the northern part of North America.
How long does it take for a Wolf River apple tree to bear fruit?
The tree will grow up to 23 feet (7 meters) and needs about 30 feet (9 meters) of space. It prefers full sun and soil that drains well. It will take about seven years to bear fruit, so be patient and make sure you have another variety of apple tree nearby for pollinating.
What are yellow transparent apples good for?
Yellow Transparent apples break down easily in cooking and make an especially good creamy white applesauce. They're also good for freezing, drying, juice, and wine. If you're looking for local apples in the summertime to hold you over until fall, Yellow Transparent is a good choice.
Can a pear tree pollinate an apple tree?
In general terms each species can only pollinate others of its own kind - apples will only pollinate other apples, pears will only pollinate pears, and so on. Amongst apples there is generally no distinction between crab apples, cider apples, and mainstream apples - they can all potentially cross-pollinate each other.
How close should apple trees be to pollinate?
For pollination purposes, the recommended planting distance for apple trees is within a 100 foot distance. To summarize, nearly all apple varieties need to be cross-pollinated with pollen from the flowers of a different apple variety to produce fruit.
Will Honeycrisp pollinate Fuji?
Honeycrisp Apple
Your Honeycrisp can be pollinated by Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Macoun, Pristine, Red Delicious, and Rubinette.
Can I buy a Pink Lady apple tree?
It is illegal to sell 'Pink Lady' apple trees as the variety can only be grown under license, and the license holder – Apple and Pear Australia – refuses to license to British growers.
How big do McIntosh apple trees get?
McIntosh apples are exceptionally crisp and juicy with bright white flesh. At harvest, the flavor of McIntosh is quite tart but the taste mellows during cold storage. McIntosh apple trees grow at a moderate rate and at maturity will attain heights of around 15 feet (4.5 m).
What is a Wolf River apple tree?
Wolf River is a very large culinary apple, with a good tart flavor, dating back to the 19th century. It is best used in the kitchen, and slices will keep their shape when cooked. Wolf River applesauce often has an attractive pale pink color.
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