USDA Certified Organic

The Granniwinkle apple is  a rare American cider apple that was first cultivated in New Jersey in the early 1800s. It is known for its sharp acid and high sugar content and low tannin levels, which make it ideal for cider making. Traditionally grown with our Harrison and Campfield cider apple trees. The Granniwinkle apple is typically medium to large in size, with a green-yellow skin that is flushed with red stripes. The flesh is firm and juicy, with a tart flavor that is balanced by its high sugar content. When used for cider making, the juice from Granniwinkle apples produces a rich, full-bodied cider with complex flavors of melon, currant, and honey.  Please see below for further information on our organically grown Granniwinkle apple trees for sale.

Considerations for Granniwinkle Apple Tree

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses:  Fresh eating, cider, cooking, and sauce 

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: New Jersey 1800's

Disease resistance: Good

Storage: 1  month

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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