Deep crimson, almost-black fruit! Compact, upright tree yields fruit on spurs all down the limbs. Firm and crisp apples are perfect for baking and apple butter. Juices well, adding complex notes to homemade cider. Flavor improves after 30 days in the refrigerator. Originates from Long Creek, South Carolina in 1983. Keeps for up to eight months in proper storage. Cold-hardy. Some resistance to scab and fire blight; very resistant to rust. Ripens in October.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Early Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Provide well drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and infrequently during summer months. Prune to maintain desired shape and size before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: late winter.