Winesap Apple Tree (2-3ft) - Bare Root Starter Plant, 5-8 Zone, Pollination Required

About This Plant

The Winesap Apple Tree is a deciduous fruit tree offered as a live, bare-root starter plant. It features dark green foliage, a broad canopy, and white spring flowers. Produces sweet-tart apples suitable for fresh eating, baking, and cooking. Requires cross-pollination for fruit production and has moderate resistance to powdery mildew and scab.

What You Will Receive

One live Winesap Apple Tree (2-3 ft tall) in bare-root form. This is a starter plant ready for planting in spring.

Growing Information

• USDA Hardiness: Zones 5-8
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0
• Mature Size: 20-25 ft tall, 15-20 ft wide
• Chill Hours: 600-800 hours below 45°F for fruiting
• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with Red Delicious, Granny Smith, or McIntosh for fruit production
• Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Fertilization: Balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring

Planting & Care

• Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil (pH 6.0-7.0).
• Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and place the bare-root tree inside.
• Fill with soil, water thoroughly, and mulch around the base to retain moisture.
• Water regularly in the first year; reduce once established.
• Prune annually to shape the tree and remove diseased or damaged branches.

Live Plant Notice

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