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York Apple

York Apple

Malus domestica 'York'

York is a popular eating, cooking and processing apple in the Northeast. Grandpa's strain is highly colored and quite spurry and more compact than ordinary York.

York Apple Pricing

Item # Description Price
99 York Apple on Semi-Standard (M111) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart
1439 York Apple on Semi-Standard (M111) root, 2 year-Medium grade $23.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

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Malus domestica 'York'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

York is a very late blooming apple, so it should be a good choice for locations where late spring frosts are a concern. The tree is hardy and easy to maintain. Pollinate with other late blooming varieties like Spy, Rome and Melrose.

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A Little History about York Apple

York is a heritage variety, found about 1830 in York, Pennsylvania.

Malus domestica 'York' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Late blooming
• Pollinizer needed
• Tends to biennial bear
Fruit Characteristics
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Upright habit
• Very vigorous
• Spurry habit
Harvest Period
• Late fall
Other Attributes
• Keeps well
• Somewhat tart
• Very crisp
• Very juicy
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Frost Resistant
• Very hardy
Skill Required
• Average skill
Uses
• Good for pies
• Good for sauce
• Canning or freezing
• Cooking or baking