Yes. Shocking, I know. The Crown Prince Rudolph apple tree was named after the Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria. The Crown Prince Rudolph apple tree is said to be the oldest Styrian apple variety. Cream-colored, sweet, and mildly spiced flesh with a fine texture wrapped in green/yellow skin flushed a rusted red. Crown Prince Rudolph apple is a standout among samples of 200+varieties in a Pacific Northwest orchard. We enjoy this eating out of hand and pressing for cider. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Crown Prince Rudolph apple trees for sale.

  USDA Certified Organic

Considerations for Crown Prince Rudolph

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

Heirloom: Yes

Uses:  Fresh eating, cider, cooking, sauce, canning and preserves

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: Austria 1863

Disease resistance: Excellent

Storage: 3 months

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.

Shape when Shipped: Feathered and whips (few side branching)

Size supplied when shipped: 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.

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 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.