The Pink Princess apple tree was hybridized by Fred Jansen, who crossed Pink Pearl and King of the Pippins. The Pink Princess apples are pink colored flesh similar to that of Pink Pearl, but sweeter, with a nice fruity flavor. The Pink Princess was originally named the Pink Old Lady, but renamed to avoid confusion with the commercial variety Pink Lady. A medium sized apple, light green skin turning yellow with a few faint red stripes. Please see below for further insight on our organic apple tree Pink Princess and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm. 

  USDA Certified Organic

Considerations for Pink Princess Apple

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10

Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Red Fleshed

Harvest Period: Midseason

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: Canada 1967

Storage: 3-4 weeks

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.

Shape when Shipped: Feathered and whips (few side branching)

Size supplied when shipped: 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.

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 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.