Digitalseed: Apples

Apples (Malus pumila) are the most widely adapted of all temperate zone deciduous fruit. There are varieties appropriate to almost all the climatic regions of the western states. Apples need lots of care and yearly pruning. Most apples listed are semi self-fruitful and will fruit sufficiently for the average home gardener. Exceptions that need pollinizers are noted. Pollinizer should be used for commercial yields.

Variety	Chill Hours	Pollination	Fruit Ripens
Adina	< 150	semi self-fruitful	Sept. & Nov.-Dec.
Anna	< 150	self-sterile	late June
Beverly Hills	< 150	semi self-fruitful	June
Dorsett Golden	< 150	self-fruitful	mid-June to early July
Ein Shemer	< 150	semi self-fruitful	mid-June to early July
Pettingill	< 150	semi self-fruitful	Aug. - Sept.
Fuji	200-300	semi self-fruitful	early to mid-Sept.
Granny Smith	200-400	semi self-fruitful	Aug. - Sept.
Royal Gala	300-400	semi self-fruitful	Sept. - Oct.
Mutsu	< 450	self-sterile	late Oct.
Braeburn	500	semi self-fruitful	late Oct.

Adina

Fruit is red with light strips. Crisp and sweet with slight cinnamin-like flavor. Strong tendancy to double crop.

Chill Hours:	< 150
Pollination:	semi self-fruitful
Fruit Ripens:	Sept. & Nov.-Dec.

Anna

Large fruit. Light green-yellow skin with slight red blush. Sweet, slightly tart, crisp, Creamy white flesh. Stores well. A remarkable low chilling selection from Israel especially suited for Southern California. Should have pollinizer: Dorsett Golden (recommended), Ein Shemer.

Chill Hours: < 150

Pollination: self-sterile

Fruit Ripens: late June

Beverly Hills

Medium fruit. Yellow with red stripes. Crisp and Juicy.

Chill Hours: < 150

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: June

Dorsett Golden

Medium to large fruit. Yellow skin with orange-red blush. Firm smooth crisp flesh with sweet-tart flavor. Good pollinizer for Anna.

Chill Hours: < 150

Pollination: self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: mid-June to early July

Ein Shemer

Large Fruit. Golden delicious type, with crisp, tart, good quality flesh.

Chill Hours: < 150

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: mid-June to early July

Pettingill

Large, round fruit fruit. Deep red skin with yellow stripe. Crisp juicy fruit. Possibly the the best red apple for low chill areas.

Chill Hours: < 150

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: Aug. - Sept.

Fuji

Medium Fruit. Reddish-green color. Very crisp and very sweet. Excellent keeping ability. Top quality apple.

Chill Hours: 200-300

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: early to mid-Sept.

Granny Smith

Large fruit. Skin bright green. Flesh firm and sweet. Heavy producer.

Chill Hours: 200-400

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: Aug. - Sept.

Royal Gala

Mostly red with light striping. Crisp with excellent flavor and sugar-acid ratio.

Chill Hours: 300-400

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: Sept. - Oct.

Mutsu

Large to very large, round fruit. Green skin with orange blush. Flesh is white, firm crisp, juicy and slight acidic. A consistent taste test winner. Large tree. Self-sterile - needs pollinator.

Chill Hours: < 450

Pollination: self-sterile

Fruit Ripens: late Oct.

Braeburn

Medium to large, oval with definite crown. Skin is green overlaid with stripe of dark crimson. Flesh is firm, crisp and very sweet. Mildly sweet, tart excellent flavor. Heavy producer. Stores well.

Chill Hours: 500

Pollination: semi self-fruitful

Fruit Ripens: late Oct.

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