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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.


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Malus domestica 'Enterprize'
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 about Enterprize Apple

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.

Malus domestica 'Enterprize' Characteristics & Attributes

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