USDA Certified Organic

The Black Gilliflower apple tree originated in southern New England in the eighteenth century. The Black Gilliflower (sheepnose) apple has a medium to large, conical ribbed shape, the skin becoming almost dark purple. The Black Gilliflower apple has a distinctive flavor, reminiscent of Spitzenburg, rich and sweet, with a relatively dry flesh. Hangs well on tree. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Black Gilliflower apple trees for sale.

Considerations for Black Gilliflower Apple

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses:  Fresh Eating and Cider

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: None/Sterile Pollen best plant with self-fertile apple

Origin Date: Connecticut 1700'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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