In 1791 George Wheeler of Penn Yan, NY planted apple trees in his orchard which produced several fine seeds. In 1796, Abraham Wagener purchased the orchard from which arose the tree that today bears his name, Wagener. It is an apple that according to S.A. Beach is of “superior excellence.” A great dessert variety. Thin, glossy, smooth skin is striped and mottled pale red over soft yellow. Flesh is fine grained, white and juicy. Flavor is sub acid and aromatic, reminiscent of Northern Spy. Very juicy, excellent cider apple. Cooks down to a very fine sauce. Hangs on tree late and is said to improve in flavor after frost.
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Certified Organic: Our apple trees (exception noted) grown by Trees of Antiquity are USDA Organic, Certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Our growing methods restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony by avoiding the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and genetic modification (GMO) species. Reg. #40-002449 |
Growing Considerations for Wagener New York, 1791
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Harvest Period: Late
Origin Date: 1700`s
Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating
Storage: 3 Months or More
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Rootstock: MM 111 (Semi-dwarf)
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft.
Water Requierments: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
Shape when Shipped: Feathered (prominent 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.
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