Name: Tolman Sweet Apple Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.8 (4 reviews)

Description

An esteemed culinary treat. Reliable tree bears large, round fruit with greenish-gold skin, blushed red. Firm flesh is adequately juicy with appealing sweetness. Unique flavor makes for distinctive baked desserts and even pickled apples! Slight russeting is not uncommon. Antique variety, thought to originate from Massachusetts, circa 1822. Cold-hardy. Ripens in October. Pollinator required: Choose another apple variety. See Recommended Pollinators below.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Bloom Time	Mid
Fruit Color	Yellow
Fruit Size	Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range	4 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	October

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Firm, Juicy
Years to Bear	2 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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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.

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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.