Criterion Apple Tree
Description
Looks and tastes great! Tree produces large dessert apples with tart, tangy flavor. Fruit resists browning. Perfect for fresh eating and salads and also makes great pies and sauces — a multi-purpose delight. Ripens in October. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See recommended pollinators below.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 500 - 700 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
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 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
Planting & Care
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Customer Reviews
5 Ratings
5 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
May 21, 2016
The Criterion Apple
This criterion apple is a favorite of mine, and sadly no longer available. I purchased this tree from stark brothers, and love it so much I want another. I know that stark brothers bought out miller nursery and I had hoped they would keep all the apples available from millers for us to purchase. So many heirloom apples no longer available to the public. What a loss. I'd highly recommend the criterion as it is way better than the yellow delicious for crispness and flavor. If you ever have these available again, I 'd like to purchase another, maybe 2! Thank you.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 20, 2016
Criterion Trees
Criterion apples are the best. Our old Criterion tree died and we replaced it with two young Criterion new trees. They are growing nicely.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 17, 2016
Criterion Apple
This the first year so I have not had any apples yet. However Criterion are my favorite apple and make a great apple pie.
Rated 5 out of 5
May 12, 2016
The Best Apple Ever
Thirty five years ago a friend gave me a couple Criterions to eat and I have been hunting for them at farm markets ever since.When I saw Starks had them I bought two. Planted them last year and used the Tre-Pep,the 4foot trees grew to seven feet. This year they are off and running already here in May. Starks did not have them for sale this year or I would have bought more. The taste of this apple will absolutely floor you. I can still remember how they don't taste like any apple I have ever eaten before.The strong hint of a banana is not hidden in there, it is right upfront, but so is the Red and Golden Delicious. I sure hope Starks has them for sale next year I want at least three more! Thanks Starks
Rated 1 out of 5
May 13, 2016
Sad Little Tree
I was very excited to find an apple tree that will grow in Agricultural Zone 9, NE Florida. Planted the tree last spring according to directions. It sprouted many leaves. This year, pitiful. Had many leaf buds but only a few opened. Putting out some branches with leaves on the lower trunk. I'm SO disappointed. Wanted a nice little orchard. Will give it another year.
Multi purpose apple, including drying. Love tangy apples!
fresh eating, flavor description
I believe it has resistance to scab
My family received a box of these apples as a Christmas gift from my uncle. The best apple that I ever tasted in my life!