The Magnum Bonum apple tree was commonly found in southern nurseries up until the 1930's. The Magnum Bonum apples were originally raised by Squire Kinney, in North Carolina. According to apple historian, Lee Calhoun, few southern apples have received more praise in the past than Magnum Bonum apples. The fruit is medium-size, red over yellow. Tender, juicy, aromatic white flesh inside beautiful red/yellow skin. An early bearer widely adapted for the south. Excellent dessert apple and a good keeper. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Magnum Bonum apple trees for sale.
Considerations for Magnum Bonum Apple
USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Midseason
Low Chill: Yes
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: North Carolina 1828
Storage: 3-4 weeks
Disease Resistance: Excellent
Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 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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