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
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
We appreciate you reaching out to us. This is an early - mid season bloomer so the Cortland, the Buckeye Gala or the Granny smith would all be great pollinators.
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You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-5 years to bear.
Resistant apple varieties include Enterprise, Freedom and Liberty. European pears that show some degree of resistance include: Kieffer, Moonglow, Seckel and Starking Delicious.
All of our fruit trees are 2 years old when shipped. The Ambrosia apple is a compact tree, growing upright and very productive, bearing moderate to heavy crop loads annually. This variety take 2-5 years to bear fruit.
I also wondered is the Ambrosia disease resistant or would I have to spray, I hate the thought of spraying pesticides due to lung issues I have.
Thank you for your time!
Patti
Because you like the flavor of Ambrosia I would recommend Honey Crisp as a pollinator.
As far as spaying, I'd recommend a late winter horticultural oil before the buds appear and a fungal spray later at a minimum. Not knowing your location and pests likely to encounter, I would research your area for further things and times to spray for. There are some very good multiple use sprays available. Research is the key. Sometimes a minimalist approach is best to start.
horticultural oil before the buds appear in late winter at a minimum and probably at least a fungal spray later.
You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
Unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy our trees because of a house fire they were in pots next to the house and the fire destroyed them
They do not bloom at the same time so we do not recommend using these two as polliators as the Ambrosia is an early season bloomer and the honeycrisp is a mid to late season bloomer.
Harvest on this variety is September.
Yes. The Ambrosia is an early- mid season bloomer and the Granny Smith is a mid season bloomer so they should overlap bloom time and cross pollinate each other.
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