Enterprise Apple Tree

About the Enterprise Apple Tree

The Enterprise Apple Tree is one of the most disease-resistant apple trees available, making it a top choice for home gardeners who want dependable harvests with less intervention. Developed through a cooperative breeding program and introduced in 1993, Enterprise was specifically selected for resilience, storage quality, and balanced flavor.

The fruit is firm, crisp, and medium to large, with glossy dark red skin and pale yellow flesh. Flavor leans mildly tart with a subtle spicy aroma that deepens in storage, making it excellent for fresh eating as well as cooking and baking. Enterprise apples are also exceptional keepers, storing 5–6 months under refrigeration while maintaining texture and flavor.

This variety shows excellent resistance to apple scab, cedar apple rust, and fire blight, along with moderate resistance to powdery mildew—one reason it’s often recommended for low-spray or reduced-maintenance orchards. Trees are cold-hardy, productive, and fruit hangs well on the branch until harvest.

Enterprise ripens in October, extending the apple season into fall. A pollinator is required, so pairing it with another compatible apple variety will ensure reliable crops.

For gardeners seeking a long-storing, flavorful apple with outstanding disease resistance, Enterprise is a proven, worry-reducing choice.