Smokehouse apple tree is a seedling of the ancient American variety, Vandevere. The Smokehouse apple tree originated in Lampeter Township, PA around the 1800's adjacent to Mr. William Gibbons’ smokehouse. Smokehouse apple is a tender, but firm, exceedingly juicy, with yellow tinged flesh. The Smokehouse apple has a fresh cider flavor. A precocious bearer and reliable cropper. Flattish, red-striped yellow fruit. Excellent keeper, very good quality apple for multiple uses. Shows some resistance to fireblight. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Smokehouse and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm.
Considerations for Smokehouse Apple
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Late
Bloom Period: Late
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: Pennsylvania 1837
Storage: 3 Months or More
Disease Resistance: Good
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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