Early ripening, luscious dessert apple with good resistance to fireblight and scab. Sweet, juicy and crisp red fruits keep well for an early ripener. Early midseason bloom. Sansa Apple is a cross between Gala and Akane.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early mid blooming. Pollinated by another variety blooming at the same time. 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. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Early-late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: n/a hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Good resistance to fireblight and scab, very resistant to mildew and cedar apple rust.
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*
