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Prima apple is an attractive large red fruit with a juicy white flesh, and is a very good multipurpose variety. Very highly scab resistant, also fireblight, mildew and cedar apple rust resistant. Dependable and heavy yielding.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid blooming. Cross-pollinates with all but the latest blooming varieties. For appropriate cross pollination click HERE
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45°F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: High. Resistant to scab, fireblight, mildew, cedar apple rust. Product of PRI disease resistance breeding program.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
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