USDA Certified Organic

Disease-resistant apple trees are apple varieties bred to naturally withstand common apple diseases like apple scab, cedar apple rust, and fire blight, minimizing the need for chemical treatments. These trees are created by crossing apple varieties with inherent disease resistance, allowing the offspring to inherit these traits. Disease-resistant trees require fewer or no fungicide or pesticide applications, making them easier to manage organically and reducing their environmental impact. While these trees are more resistant, they are not completely immune to all diseases. Some diseases may still affect them under certain conditions.  Click on the above red names for a link to each individual variety's description. By purchasing this bundle of cider apple trees, you'll receive the above six trees for the price of five. These cider apple trees are certified organic and are grafted on semi-dwarf rootstock.

Freedom

 Highly resistant to apple scab, fire blight, cedar-apple rust, and powdery mildew.

Goldrush

Highly disease-resistant apple variety, particularly known for its resistance to apple scab and powdery mildew. It also exhibits moderate resistance to fire blight. However, it is susceptible to cedar-apple rust. 

Liberty

Known for its high resistance to several common apple diseases, including apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, and mildew. 

Melrose

Apple variety exhibits varying levels of disease resistance, making it a good choice for those seeking a less maintenance-intensive apple tree. 

Roxbury Russet

Generally exhibit good disease resistance, particularly to scab and cedar apple rust.  Some sources indicate it has some resistance to fire blight as well. 

Snow Fameuse

Known for its overall good disease resistance, with the exception of apple scab. It is particularly resistant to mildew and has some resistance to canker and fire blight. However, it is very susceptible to apple scab. 

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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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