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Pink Parfait ® (CV. Etter 7-9) Albert Etter was born and died on Thanksgiving Day, and we have always associated this holiday with him. So the end of November became a favorite time for us to explore his old orchard for late ripening apples. It was on one of these Thanksgiving expeditions that we discovered the apple we call Pink Parfait® - the latest and finest flavored of the pink-fleshed varieties.

A large handsome fruit with bright red stripes and splashes over a cream background: the flesh is mottled pink and cream, almost as if an ordinary apple were stained with cherry juice. And the flavor and texture are amazing, making Pink Parfait® an unforgettable eating experience. It requires a long warm growing season and can be tricky to finish properly. Those who can grow this apple well are truly fortunate. Please refer below for more information on Pink Parfait apple trees. 

The description above is reprinted with permission from greenmantlenursery.com - which details Ram Fishman's work bringing the Rosetta™ & Sweetmeat Crab™ apple varieties to the world:

RESTRICTIONS TO PROPAGATION & COMMERCIAL USE

NO UNAUTHORIZED PROPAGATION OR SALE OF TREES. NO SALE OF FRUIT WITHOUT LICENSE.

Considerations for Pink Parfait apple tree

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses: Fresh Eating, Desserts, Pies, Cider

Harvest Period: Very Late

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: California 1900's

Storage: A few 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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