Sops of Wine Apple Tree
Description
Also called sops in wine apple
Wonderful vinous flavor! Vigorous tree bears crops of medium-sized fruit with yellow skin and a deep crimson flush. Flesh is smooth with a piquant taste, often sporting red flecks, which give it a wine-stained appearance. Best used for cooking, cider, and apple wine. Antique variety, originates from England, circa 1832. Cold-hardy. Ripens in early September. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| 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 | Mild, Subacid |
| Texture | Crisp, Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 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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Flavor for cider
Cider and such a cool name.
I remember this apple from my childhood and I always loved it. One local orchard grew it but went out of business years ago. I've searched for years and finally found it! Now I can grow my own!…
My husband's father grew these, but lost them when a tornado came through. Since that day, my husband has talked about no other apple but "Winesaps," as he called them and can't find an apple that…