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Key
Rpns: Ripens
· FB- fireblight·
Res: Resistant
· Prod: Productive
·Susc: Susceptible
·Z- USDA Climate Zone
· Standard: Full size tree at maturity
· Prec- (Precocious) early to bear first crop


Apple on Bud 9/Antonovka Interstem large roots, nicely branched- $25 ea
Add 5 dollars per tree if ordering less than 3 trees.
Interstems combine the best of both worlds: like a dwarf they bear their fruits young, they produce high yields per tree size , they stay small (8-11 ft mature trees) and so are easy to care for and harvest. Like a standard they are free standing (no staking required unless extremely windy) and they withstand extreme neglect, (except from browsing animals). Its only drawback seems to be that it is known to increase suckering as it grows to bearing age. To discourage suckering, bury the interstem/rootstock graft union by a few inches. Hardy to about 40 below. Zone 3.

Visit Full Descriptions to read more about the following varieties.

2 Discovery: Rpns M Aug. V good to exc flavor. Some scab res. Prec. Doesn’t keep. Zone 4. read more

1 Duchess Favorite: Tart with slight strawberry aroma. Rpns E Sept. Fresh eating. Spur type. Z ?

1 Vista Bella: Ripens end of July! V. good flavor for such an early apple. Stores only a few days. Fruity aroma. According to Orange Pippin "Light and juicy, enjoyable to eat."