The White Limbertwig apple tree is vigorous and disease resistant. One of the best in the Limbertwig family. The White Limbertwig is a large, green-yellow apple overlaid with a whitish coloration. White Limbertwig apples are aromatic, rich, juicy dense flesh. Great for cider, pies, and fresh eating. Beautiful weeping growth habit. This tree remains with us thanks to late Henry Morton of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, who is recognized as the one to locate, propagate and restore dozens of “lost” Limbertwig varieties back in the 1980's. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree White Limbertwig and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm.
Considerations for White Limbertwig
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Late
Low Chill: Yes
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: Southern Heirloom 1800`s
Storage: 1-2 months
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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