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Fuji Apple
Malus domestica 'Fuji'
Pronunciation: MAY-lus doh-MESS-tik-a
SKU #05895
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Moderate growing, semi-dwarf tree; reaches 10 to 20 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | One of the best home-grown apples, Fuji offers super crisp, sweet, and juicy fruit with skin that ranges from yellow-green with red highlights to mostly red. Exceptional for fresh eating. Stores well; great for baking. Ripens in October. Plant a pollenizer such as Granny Smith, Honeycrispâ„¢ or Red Delicious. Recommended chill: 350 - 400 hours. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Salvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to remove dead wood and to maintain desired size and shape. Thin heavy crops in late spring to prevent damage from overbearing. |
| History | Fuji apple is combination of two varieties: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet. They were developed by researchers in Japan and were first brought to market in 1962. |
| Lore | Fuji is self-fertile but benefits from a nearby pollenizer for an increased yield. They are notoriously slow to produce a viable crop, but once they begin producing frui |
Details
| Description | One of the best home-grown apples, Fuji offers super crisp, sweet, and juicy fruit with skin that ranges from yellow-green with red highlights to mostly red. Exceptional for fresh eating. Stores well; great for baking. Ripens in October. Plant a pollenizer such as Granny Smith, Honeycrispâ„¢ or Red Delicious. Recommended chill: 350 - 400 hours. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Salvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to remove dead wood and to maintain desired size and shape. Thin heavy crops in late spring to prevent damage from overbearing. |
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History
| History | Fuji apple is combination of two varieties: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet. They were developed by researchers in Japan and were first brought to market in 1962. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Fuji is self-fertile but benefits from a nearby pollenizer for an increased yield. They are notoriously slow to produce a viable crop, but once they begin producing frui |
Frequently asked questions
Does Fuji Apple produce flowers?
Spring
Is Fuji Apple evergreen or deciduous?
Fuji Apple is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Fuji Apple?
Fuji Apple is Showy Fruit, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Fuji Apple grow?
Fuji Apple has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Fuji Apple in my landscape?
Fuji Apple is suitable for: Container, Espalier.
What color are Fuji Apple flowers?
Fuji Apple produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Fuji Apple?
Fuji Apple has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Fuji Apple?
Good companion plants for Fuji Apple include: Lavender (Lavandula); Ornamental Onion (Allium); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Salvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus).
How do I care for Fuji Apple?
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune as needed to remove dead wood and to maintain desired size and shape. Thin heavy crops in late spring to prevent damage from overbearing.
What is the history of Fuji Apple?
Fuji apple is combination of two varieties: Red Delicious and Ralls Janet. They were developed by researchers in Japan and were first brought to market in 1962.
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