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Enterprize Apple

Enterprize Apple

Malus domestica 'Enterprize'

Enterprize is a excellent, red color, disease resitant variety, with medium to large size and good keeping qualities. Resembles an Idared or Red Spy in appearance. Flavor is moderately acid when harvested, but mellows nicely after storage. It harvests late in the fall season with Rome.

Pricing


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Enterprize is rather vigorous and has a spreading habit. Cropping is moderate and annual. It is highly resistant apple scab and cedar apple rust, and very resistant to powdery mildew and fire blight.

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A Little History

Enterprize, known as Co-op 30, when it was bred is another of the famous Co-op series of disease resistant varieties that came out of Purdue. Its pedigree includes McIntosh and Delicious. It is a fairly new introduction from 1993.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Pollinizer needed
Late blooming
Disease Resistance
Mildew resistance
Russet resistance
Scab resistance
Cedar Rust Resistance
Fire Blight Resistance
Fruit Characteristics
Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Very vigorous
Spreading habit
Harvest Period
Late fall
Other Attributes
Somewhat tart
Very crisp
Long-term keeper
Grandpa's Nature Friendly™
Complex flavor
Site Requirements
Winter hardy
Full Sun
Skill Required
Average skill
Uses
Good for pies
Good for sauce
High dessert quality