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Sweet Sixteen Apple

Sweet Sixteen Apple

Malus domestica 'Sweet Sixteen'

"Sweet Sixteen is a popular apple for very cold northern regions. It ripens in early fall, just ahead of Honeycrisp™. It is crisp and juicy with an exotic yellow flesh and a very sweet, unusual sugar cane or spicy cherry candy flavor. The fruit stores for 5 to 8 weeks. It is a good all purpose apple.
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Height

10-16 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

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Malus domestica 'Sweet Sixteen'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Sweet Sixteen is vigorous with a moderately spreading habit. It is an early bearing and dependable producer. The tree blooms rather late, so should be pollinated by other mid- to late season bloomers. It is reported to be somewhat resistant to fire blight and scab. It is a dependable apple for the backyard.

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A Little History about Sweet Sixteen Apple

Sweet Sixteen comes to us from the University of Minnesota breeding program and was introduced in 1977. It is a cross of Malinda and Northern Spy.

Malus domestica 'Sweet Sixteen' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Mid-season blooming
• Late blooming
Disease Resistance
• Fire Blight Resistance
• Scab resistance
Fruit Characteristics
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Very productive
• Spreading habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
Harvest Period
• Late summer
Other Attributes
• Keeps well
• Complex flavor
• Very juicy
• Very sweet
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Very hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• Good for sauce
• High dessert quality
• Juice or Cider
• Cooking or baking
• Good for drying
• Good for pies