Honeycrisp™ Apple
Malus domestica Honey Crisp™
This delicious fruit tree was developed by the University of Minnesota's prestigious apple breeding program. Large red fruit has an exceptionally crisp texture and excellent flavor. Great for eating fresh, cooking and making cider. Stores well in cool conditions. Charming pinkish-white flowers in spring look lovely in the landscape. Use a pollenizer such as 'Red Delicious' or 'Empire' for best fruit set.
| Key feature: | Edible Fruit |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Edible |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 5898 |
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Care Information
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and infrequently during summer months. Prune in winter when dormant, as needed.
This delicious fruit tree was developed by the University of Minnesota's prestigious apple breeding program. Large red fruit has an exceptionally crisp texture and excellent flavor. Great for eating fresh, cooking and making cider. Stores well in cool conditions. Charming pinkish-white flowers in spring look lovely in the landscape. Use a pollenizer such as 'Red Delicious' or 'Empire' for best fruit set.
Care Information
Provide a well drained soil and water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and infrequently during summer months. Prune in winter when dormant, as needed.
| Key feature: | Edible Fruit |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Edible |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 5898 |
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