Large, crisp greenish yellow apple, similar in looks and taste to Golden Delicious, except that it is some what scab resistant. Chehalis apples ripen in early fall. Self-fruitful. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early Mid blooming. Self-fertile - but will produce better with another apple variety nearby. 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. May need branch support for heavy fruit loads. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 800-1000 hrs below 45 degrees
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average. Mostly scab resistant.
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*
