USDA Certified Organic

The Foxwhelp apple tree is one of the oldest surviving varieties of cider apple. John Evelyn, an English writer and gardener, first mentioned it in his work Pomona of 1664. The Foxwhelp cider apple has a dusky red skin, flesh is considered bitter sharp. Pressed cider has earthy tones. Sharp apple, with hint of pear and butterscotch. This one is strictly for cider. Foxwhelp was one of the favorites in our 1987 hard cider test. The namesake for Terry and Carolyn Harrison's Foxwhelp Farms in Healdsburg! Please see below for further information on our organically grown Foxwhelp apple trees for sale.

Considerations for Foxwhelp apple tree

USDA Zones:  5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses:  Hard cider

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: England 1664

Disease resistance: Good

Storage: 3 to 4 weeks

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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