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.

Pricing

York Apple on Semi-Standard (M111) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $22.99

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

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.

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

Characteristics & Attributes

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