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Ambrosia Apple Tree

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Description

Ambrosia apples are a newer variety to the market, but they’re gaining popularity around the world. In the 1990s a chance seedling was discovered in the orchard of Wilfrid and Sally Mennell at Cawston, British Columbia Canada, and quickly became a national favorite.

This attractive, medium-sized apple has high gloss skin and colored 70% to 90% bright red blush with broad faint stripes on a cream to yellow background.

A perfectly ripe Ambrosia apple has floral notes like wildflower honey. These apples are exceptionally low in acid. They won’t taste tart or tangy, just mellow, and sweet.

The Ambrosia apple is a compact tree, growing upright and very productive, bearing moderate to heavy crop loads annually.

Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink, White
Bloom Time Early - Mid
Chill Hours 700
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm, Crisp
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

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71 Questions
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Stark Bro'sStore

I always buy them in the store. They're a favorite apple of my family.

Amy D

Love them

Betty S

I love the taste 😋

Susan G

Favorite apple

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 20, 2025
Ambrosia apple
Arrived well packed and looked sturdy. I planted it right away and it is growing strongly today. I can't wait for the fruits.
JOAN K
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 9, 2025
We got apples
Seeing apples in the 2nd year ? happy and looking forward to great fruit
STEVEN K
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 8, 2024
Ambrosia Apples
My tree is two years old and growing well, we're hoping for apples next summer.
GARY T
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 27, 2024
Wow, just Wow!
OMG. This tree was planted in 2021 and this is the first year we got a harvest. Only a dozen apples and a little on the small size. No matter. These are absolutely the crispest, sweetest, tastiest apples I have ever eaten. No joke. I can't wait for the crop next year.
Barry O
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 23, 2024
An AMAZING Apple
This is an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC apple variety! The fruit is staggeringly delicious and the tree itself seems to be quite disease resistant. There's not a lot of vigor on a dwarfing rootstock, but that's to be expected. The tree fruited early and is growing well.
CRAIG C
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 8, 2024
Perfect Tree
This tree arrived on time and it was a really heathy looking tree, Has grown really well, very satisfied
HERBERT C
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 17, 2024
Stark Bros stock is superior
Stark bare root Ambrosia arrived right on time and looked great. We planted it the same day and within a week it was starting to leaf out. Two months later it is looking very vigorous and growthy. This has been our experience with Stark Bros. Their stock just seems more vigorous than what we have purchased elsewhere. You can find cheaper, but I don't think you will find better.
PAUL U
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 25, 2024
Plants are beautiful and healthy. Seem to have established themselves happily and quickly. Still too new to assess further now. I am very hopeful. Thanks.
SHANE W
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 12, 2023
Ambrosia
Can't wait to see this tree produce-one of my favorite apples!
PATRICIA D
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 6, 2023
The two trees I ordered are doing fine. They arrived healthy and still are.
CARL L

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