The Hall apple tree produces a historic, heirloom dessert apple prized for its exceptional sweetness, hints of vanilla, and long-keeping storage qualities. Originating in Franklin County, North Carolina, in the late 1700s, this Southern heritage variety was long feared lost to history due to commercial shifts toward larger fruit. However, it was famously rediscovered in 2002 by heirloom apple hunter Tom Brown & disseminated by esteemed Big Horse Creek Farm It is traditionally harvested in late autumn and functions as a high quality winter keeper, often retaining its flavor through December and January Please see below for further information on our organically grown Hall apple trees for sale.
Considerations for Hall Apple Tree
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Fresh Eating, Cider, Sauce and Pies
Low chill: Yes
Harvest Period: Very Late
Bloom Period: Late
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: Georgia 1800's
Disease resistance: Excellent
Storage: 1 to 2 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.
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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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