Chenango Strawberry Apple Tree
Description
Strawberry-scented fruit! Precocious and vigorous tree bears pleasingly fragrant, conical-shaped fruit with yellow and red striping. Excellent for fresh eating and cooking. Ripens over several weeks; harvest early for best results. Antique variety, originates from Chenango, New York, circa 1854. Ripens in September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See recommended pollinators below.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 400 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Shipping Information
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Questions & Answers
The Chenango Strawberry Apple is a wonderful antique variety, but it doesn't have small red veins in the fruit - you might be thinking of a William's Pride. The Chenango apple has a mild strawberry flavor along with the apple taste, which is unique and quite delicious.
Common squirrel deterrents for fruit trees include Ro-Pel, capsaicin, or hot pepper oil, and sticky topical applications for trunks and limbs. A simple metal collar 2 feet (0.5 m.) wide around the trunk of a tree prevents entry to the canopy of the fruit tree too.
Yes, it will. They're in the same flowering group.
This warm-climate variety only requires 400 chill hours.
Grainy like a delicious apple
Yes, you can absolutely plant 4-5 foot tall (baby) apple trees in pots and grow them there for a season until you’re ready to plant them in the ground next year. This is a common practice when waiting for the right planting site or prepping soil.
Recommended Pot Size:
Minimum size: 10-15 gallon pot
Ideal size: 15-20 gallon pot
The larger the pot, the better for root development and stability. A 15-gallon pot (roughly 18 inches wide and deep) gives enough room for root growth and helps reduce the risk of the tree becoming root-bound in one year.
Tips for Success:
Use well-draining potting mix (not garden soil) to prevent soggy roots.
Make sure the pot has good drainage holes.
Water regularly—potted trees dry out faster than those in the ground.
Place the pots in a full sun location (6-8 hours of sunlight daily).
Fertilize lightly during the growing season (balanced, slow-release fertilizer).
This variety does not show any resistance to disease.
No there is no resistance with this variety.
Years to bear means how many years after planting will it take to produce fruit.
Yes it goes both ways we just list a few suggestions for each variety. As long as they have the same bloom time they will pollinate one another.
Customer Reviews
It’s a suggested pollinator for my Gravenstein
A variety of apple i want to try to grow because it's different.
Sounds like a wonderful apple
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