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Winter Banana Apple

Winter Banana Apple

Malus domestica 'Winter Banana'

Winter Banana is one of the most beautiful apples in appearnace. It is a large apple with strickingly beautiful pale yellow, waxy skin usually blushed with a delicate rosy pink. Flesh is moderately firm, slightly coarse, crips, tangy and juicy. It's distinctive, aromatic flavor, similar to a banana, is a favorite for cider and fresh eating. Ripens during October and November.

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

Winter Banana is quite vigorous and can be susceptible to fire blight. It is an excellent source of pollen and is still used extensively in commercial orchards just for pollination.

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A Little History

Originated on the Flory farm in Cass County, Indiana in 1876 but introduced in 1890. Our strain is called compact, because it has lots of spurs and is less vigourous than the original non-spur variety.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Excellent pollinizer
Thin early for size
Thin heavily for size
Fruit Characteristics
Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
Very vigorous
Very productive
Spurry habit
Upright habit
Harvest Period
Mid-season
Late fall
Other Attributes
Complex flavor
Sub-acid flavor
Very crisp
Keeps well
Aromatic
Site Requirements
Full Sun
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Good for drying
Good for pies
Canning or freezing
Good for sauce
High dessert quality
Juice or Cider
Cooking or baking