Description

The Aztec Fuji® Apple is considered the best Fuji on the market. This tree is similar in shape, growth habit, and production to other Fuji apple trees, but the beautiful highlights and deep red color give the Aztec its own unique look.

The Aztec Fuji® is definitely a dessert apple. Thin-skinned, with a firm, crisp texture, the apples are large in size and deliver a sweet flavor and low acidity. Perfect for baking apple pie!

Aztec Fuji® are fast producing and have a notably long shelf-life, making it an easy choice for homesteaders and farmers. It originates from a random seedling selection of a Fuji variety in New Zealand and was developed for its vigor and great taste. This apple tree is early blooming and late-ripening and requires a pollinator nearby.

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Characteristics

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

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 12 - 15' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 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.

Shipping Information

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43 Questions
Why did you choose this?

My husbands favorite

Normally get fuji apples in the grocery store, wanted to try and grow my own. Wasn't sure which one to choose so I went with the Aztec variety

I like Fuji apples

Favorite apple

ill a golden delicious pollinate Azetc fuji?
fuji

Yes as the Golden delicious is a common apple tree used for pollination as it is self pollinating.

will a stark jon-a-red pollinate an aztec fuji?

Yes, a Stark Jon-A-Red apple tree will pollinate an Aztec Fuji apple tree, as long as their bloom times overlap.

Why They Are Compatible:
Both Are Different Varieties – Apple trees require cross-pollination from a genetically different variety. Stark Jon-A-Red (a sport of Jonathan) and Aztec Fuji meet this requirement.
Overlapping Bloom Times –
Stark Jon-A-Red is a mid-season bloomer.
Aztec Fuji is a mid-to-late season bloomer.
Their bloom periods overlap enough for effective cross-pollination.

How tall is it?

That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available. When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide.

Can I use 2 different apple trees to achieve pollination or do they have to be same kind?

You need 2 seperate variaties with the same bloom time.

How long until this tree will fruit?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-4 years to bear.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

will this pollinate grannysmith apple ?

These could work as they have an overlapping bloom time but it may be best to pick something else with the same mid season bloom time such as a Golden delicious. Jona red or Red delicious.

How long before I can expect fruit?

We appreciate you reaching out to us. You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 2-4 years to bear.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!

Hi. I’m planning to espalier three apple trees. I’ve chosen Honeycrisp, Fuji, and pink lady. The Aztec Fuji I was looking at is more expensive than the semi dwarf. Would you recommend the dwarf variety for all three trees or is it possible to use the semi dwarf? My spacing is approximately 8 feet for each tree. I’m planning to do a low espalier fence Probably about 3 feetall with two lateral runs.

Short answer is: yes. You can espalier practically any fruit tree, including this tree. The dwarf size is the easiest to espalier. Our detailed article can be found here: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-treesOur detailed article can be found here: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/espalier-fruit-trees

I have 3 apple trees a Wolf River, Liberty and a Stark Lodi. Would any of these be a pollinator for this Aztec Fuji?

Yes these will all work together for proper pollination.

What is pollination and how do you do it ?

Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male part (anther) of a flower to the female part (stigma) of the same or another flower, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds or fruit. In nature, this process typically occurs through the help of wind, insects (like bees), or other animals.

Types of Pollination
Self-pollination: This happens when pollen from a flower's anther falls on its own stigma. Some plants can pollinate themselves without needing another plant.

Cross-pollination: This occurs when pollen from the flower of one plant is transferred to the flower of another plant of the same species. Cross-pollination often leads to better fruit production and quality, especially in fruit trees.

Pollination in Fruit Trees
Many fruit trees, like apples and plums, require cross-pollination. This means they need pollen from a different variety of the same species for fruit production.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 27, 2024
So far so good?. Only had it for less than 6 months
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 9, 2024
3 years and doing well. Tree looks healthy, adapted well to soil.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 3, 2023
Beautiful Bare Root Tree
Beautiful tree. Bare root leafed and bloomed. Unfortunately the Texas hot dry summer took it out.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 1, 2023
Fuji
The Fuji Tree is thriving and the customer service is incredible. It came with easy to read and understand instructions. They even suggested a pollinater tree so I could get the most from the tree.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 20, 2023
Happy
This Fuji is doing well and it survived the nasty freeze last December.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 16, 2022
Very Happy
Trees from another company died. The trees from Stark Bro's are still alive and growing. I am very happy with these trees.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 12, 2022
Great little tree
Never disappointed with the trees I get from Stark brothers. It’s only been in the ground for this season, so haven’t seen the production yet, but my little tree is full and healthy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 11, 2022
They small right now but their looking real promising can wait
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 8, 2022
Very satisfied
Very healthy plants, purchased in late spring and potted them up into 5 gal containers for planting into the ground this fall.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 4, 2022
Tree faired well thru Ga hot Summer, have not Fruited yet, looking forward to upcoming years.
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