Cameron Select™ Honeycrisp Apple
Description
It’s Honeycrisp, but redder! This apple has everything you love about Honeycrisp, with the added attraction of all-over ruby coloring. Trees have been selected for color over repeated generations, and bear attractive, bright red fruit with non-browning white flesh. Exceptionally crisp and juicy with a mild, sweet flavor, just like you’ve come to expect from the original. Don’t pick too early or you’ll miss the great color. Use as an all-purpose apple, just as you would use Honeycrisp: fresh eating, baking and preserving. Resistant to fire blight. Cold-hardy. Ripens in September.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Time | Early - Mid |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet Flavor |
| Texture | Crisp, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
| Zone Range | 3 - 6 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
3 - 6
My Hardiness Zone
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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 compatability 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 50' 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
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Questions & Answers
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Sandra J
on Jun 3, 2020
Disease resistant and I love Honeycrisp Apples
KATHY E
on Feb 22, 2020
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Sandra J
on Jun 3, 2020
Dwarf with good characteristics
Christine F
on Mar 26, 2020
Dwarf with good characteristics
Christine F
on Mar 26, 2020
To try a new variety of a honeycrisp apple.
Gene B
on Feb 14, 2020
any other pollinators other than the Liberty Apple?
BEST ANSWER: There are many other varieties that will work, but we recommend Whitney Crabapple, Cortland or Starkspur?? UltraMac???, in addition to Liberty.
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- LeAnn Staff on May 27, 2019
Would the Fuji cross pollinate with the Honey Crisp?
Do you remove the EZ pot before planting tree?
BEST ANSWER: Good morning,
yes, remove the plastic from around the root. there will be some loose material around the root, that will probably come out and that is normal. I re-use that in the hole where i plant the roots, the roots got used to the idea of the ph balance of whatever was there and it balances out a little from whatever you add to the hole. I hope this helps.
yes, remove the plastic from around the root. there will be some loose material around the root, that will probably come out and that is normal. I re-use that in the hole where i plant the roots, the roots got used to the idea of the ph balance of whatever was there and it balances out a little from whatever you add to the hole. I hope this helps.
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- elmer m on Nov 14, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 9, 2018
I want to plant the dwarf honey crisp, what other dwarf tree could i plant for pollination ?
BEST ANSWER: Hi Colleen,
the answer will depend on where you live. The reason is that the correct pollinator has to bloom at the same time your honeycrisp apple does. Without the bloom times matching, the bees cannot cross pollinate. I use crab apples because they bloom for months. but they are not dwarf trees. We can keep going back and forth but finding a dwarf may be tough. go to orangepippintrees and look up pollinators, good information and bloomtimes there.
I hope they don't pull that URL out. FUJI, GALA, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Lady, GoldRush,Cortland...to name a few. I hope that helps you understand where to look. :)
the answer will depend on where you live. The reason is that the correct pollinator has to bloom at the same time your honeycrisp apple does. Without the bloom times matching, the bees cannot cross pollinate. I use crab apples because they bloom for months. but they are not dwarf trees. We can keep going back and forth but finding a dwarf may be tough. go to orangepippintrees and look up pollinators, good information and bloomtimes there.
I hope they don't pull that URL out. FUJI, GALA, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Lady, GoldRush,Cortland...to name a few. I hope that helps you understand where to look. :)
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- elmer m on Mar 23, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 9, 2018
Is this tree available as semi dwarf?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. We do not have a guaranteed ETA on when more will become available. We are very sorry for this inconvenience and completely understand your disappointment. Rest assured, that if you sign up for a notification, you'll be one of the first to be notified when it becomes available again.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us, remember that we're here for you. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jun 24, 2020
will two of these same honey crisp pollinate each other?
BEST ANSWER: The same variety cannot pollinate itself. You will need another apple variety with a similar bloom time in order for good pollination to occur.
One species cannot pollinate another; for example, a plum cannot pollinate an apple, and a pear cannot pollinate a peach. A fruit tree that requires a pollinator needs a different variety of the same species that has a similar bloom time.
One species cannot pollinate another; for example, a plum cannot pollinate an apple, and a pear cannot pollinate a peach. A fruit tree that requires a pollinator needs a different variety of the same species that has a similar bloom time.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jun 5, 2020
Is it advisable to plant an apple tree at this time? (Zone 6A)
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Jun 3, 2020
can i order six semidwarf apple trees for delivery in two weeks to area code 14757 ?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Please give customer support a call at 800-325-4180 and they will be able to assist you with the ordering process.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 4, 2020
Why won't honeycrisp apples grow in zone 7?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. The Honeycrisp apple needs a lot of chill hours to bear fruit. It does much better when grown in colder climates.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Feb 19, 2020
What rootstock is used for semi-dwarf?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. We use several different rootstocks, depending upon the desired result and what is available. For that reason, we're unable to guarantee a specific rootstock.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- Tabitha R Expert on Feb 14, 2020
I only have a small area for tree.Thats why I,m looking at dwarf trees.I dont have room to plant another tree for pollinating.Is there a fruit tree I dont need another one?
BEST ANSWER: Here is a page full of self-pollinating dwarf fruit trees, hopefully you can find something you would like to grow here: https://www.starkbros.com/search?query=dwarf+fruit+trees+self+pollinating
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 29, 2019
Is the width of the tree the radius or st8 across?
BEST ANSWER: The approximate width measurement is mature size, side to side, all the way across.
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- LeAnn Staff on Dec 25, 2018
How many chill hours does this variety require?
BEST ANSWER: This variety requires 800-1000 chill hours.
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- LeAnn Staff on Oct 22, 2018
when would be the best time of year to plant apple trees in wisconsin ?
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
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- LeAnn Staff on Oct 2, 2018
Will the gold Rush or golden delicious be a good pollinator for the honeycrisp?
BEST ANSWER: Hi, Jessica. I'm afraid GoldRush and Golden Delicious bloom too late. Golden Delicious has some overlap with the regular Honeycrisp. If you're looking for a yellow apple to pollinate this one, Honeygold is excellent.
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- LeAnn Staff on Sep 27, 2018
Would the Wealthy be a good pollinator for the Cameron Select Honey Crisp?
