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Spitzenburg Apple

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Description

Also called esopus spitzenberg apple

Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple! This tree’s fruit was once the standard of excellence for early American apples. Has exceptional, complex, spicy flavor that improves with time in storage. One of the finest for eating, canning, cooking, and juice. Antique variety, originates from Esopus, New York, circa 1800s. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late October. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious, Newtown Pippin, or Cortland.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium
Pollination Pollinator Needed
Ripens/Harvest Late October
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Taste Juicy, Sweet
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 5
Zone Range 4 - 8

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
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.

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 12 - 15' apart to ensure room for growth.

Recommended Pollinators

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Our experts recommend planting one of the following within 50' for optimum 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

Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow apple trees »

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Heirloom, love the flavor.
Emily C on Sep 19, 2016
Antique variety, Jefferson's apple
Christopher D on Jun 20, 2016
Heirloom, love the flavor.
Emily C on Sep 19, 2016
Thomas Jefferson liked this apple. Good enough for me!
Michael H on Jul 21, 2016
Antique variety, Jefferson's apple
Christopher D on Jun 20, 2016
Heirloom apples are my hobby, and this was Mr. Jefferson's favorite
david e on Mar 30, 2016
recommended by several sources as excellent heirloom variety
alan r on Mar 26, 2016
Familiar with apple when I maintained a very old orchard 30 years ago
Ciderman on Feb 22, 2016
Historic significance
Charles S on Feb 21, 2016
Thomas Jefferson liked this apple. Good enough for me!
Michael H on Jul 21, 2016
Heirloom apples are my hobby, and this was Mr. Jefferson's favorite
david e on Mar 30, 2016

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Spitzenburg Apples
My Spitzenburg apple trees arrived in great condition, exactly when I was told they would. They've been in the ground for over a year now, and they're still doing wonderfully. They're in better shape than some fruit trees I purchased at local nurseries. Stark Brothers obviously knows how to deliver healthy and happy trees!
May 16, 2016
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 over 4 years ago

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