Plants in genus malus
Malus domestica 'Wealthy'
The Malus domestica 'Wealthy' is a semi-dwarf apple tree known for its juicy apples with a unique blend of tart and sweet flavors, reminiscent of honey, raspberry, and strawberry. It features heavy blooming pink and white flowers, making it an excellent pollinator tree. This variety is cold hardy and requires 1,000 chill hours, with good resistance to common apple diseases like apple scab, fire blight, and cedar-apple rust. It produces fruit earlier than many other varieties, typically starting in September, and is suitable for cooking, canning, and fresh eating. The tree is adaptable to USDA growing zones 4 to 8 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its compact growth makes it ideal for small landscapes, and it begins fruiting between 3 and 5 years of age. To achieve the largest crop, a pollinator partner is recommended.
Malus domestica 'Red Regent'
Malus domestica 'Red Regent' is an apple variety with medium to large fruit, balancing tart and sweet flavors. It has red-blushed skin with green and fragrant white blossoms. This tree grows 12-15 feet tall and wide, requiring a pollinator tree.
Malus domestica 'State Fair'
Malus domestica 'State Fair' is a deciduous apple tree known for its bright red-striped fruit and fragrant pink blooms. The apples are mid-sized with a creamy white-yellow flesh, offering a semi-sweet, slightly tart flavor. This cold-hardy tree requires a pollinator partner and ripens from September to October.
Malus pumila 'Idared'
Malus pumila 'Idared' is a mid-season ripening apple tree known for its fragrant pinkish-white blooms and round red fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. Developed in the 1940s, this tree requires 700-800 chill hours and a pollinator species for fruit production. It thrives in full sun with consistently moist, well-drained soil. 'Idared' is ideal for ornamental landscaping and typically harvested in October, offering both aesthetic and culinary value.
Malus domestica 'Red Baron'
Malus domestica 'Red Baron' is a medium-sized apple tree producing red and yellow apples with a sweet, mild, and crisp taste. It grows 18-25 feet tall and is fire blight-resistant, requiring a pollinator for fruiting.
Malus domestica 'Wolf River'
Malus domestica 'Wolf River' is an antique apple variety known for its large fruits, which can weigh up to 1 pound. Discovered in Wisconsin in the 1870s, these apples have a sweet-tart flavor and are excellent for cooking. The tree produces fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. It is resistant to common diseases like Apple Scab, Fire Blight, and Powdery Mildew. 'Wolf River' requires a pollinator for optimal fruiting and typically has a late-season harvest in September.
Malus domestica 'Freedom'
Malus domestica 'Freedom' is an apple tree known for its tasty red fruit with yellow highlights and crisp, juicy flesh. This variety is disease-resistant and produces abundantly after establishment, making it low-maintenance. It requires 800-1000 chill hours and a pollinating partner like UltraMac, Liberty, or Cortland. The tree is ideal for fresh eating, cider, baking, and cooking.
Malus domestica 'Melrose'
Malus domestica 'Melrose' is an apple variety requiring 1000 chill hours, known for its yellowish-green skin with russet spots and dark red blush. It has creamy white flesh and is used for sauces, cooking, and desserts. This apple tree has a spreading growth habit and produces flattened fruit, typically harvested in October. It requires cross-pollination for a larger fruit set and is an annual bearer.
Malus domestica 'Blacktwig'
Malus domestica 'Blacktwig' is a hardy, old-fashioned apple tree with lush green leaves and fragrant white spring blossoms. It produces medium to large fruits with firm, fine-grained yellow flesh, ideal for cider and juice. This Tennessee variety grows 12-18 feet tall and is adaptable in USDA zones 5 to 10.
Malus domestica 'Summerred'
Malus domestica 'Summerred' is a hybrid apple tree producing dark red, oval fruits with a sweet-tart flavor. It ripens early and is excellent for fresh eating and baking. This variety is resistant to apple scab and requires a pollinating partner. Developed in the Pacific Northwest, it is hardy and productive.
Malus domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Malus domestica 'Arkansas Black' is a hardy apple tree known for its deep red, almost black apples with a sweet-tart flavor. This late-maturing variety blooms in mid-spring and is resistant to Cedar Apple Rust. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, growing up to 20 feet tall.
Malus domestica 'Mcintosh'
Malus domestica 'Mcintosh' is a heritage apple variety known for its early fruit ripening and heavy production. It is cold hardy and disease resistant, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. The apples have a sweet-tart taste and tender white flesh, ideal for snacking, cooking, and making cider. This variety requires a pollinator and thrives in well-drained soil with full sun.
Malus domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Malus domestica 'Ginger Gold' is an apple tree known for its early-mid season ripening and pale green apples that mature to golden yellow. It has sweet, creamy white flesh with a mildly tart and spicy flavor, and is heat tolerant with good disease resistance.
Malus pumila 'Lady'
Malus pumila 'Lady' is an heirloom apple tree known for its sweet, crisp, white-fleshed fruit with a glossy yellow and red blush. This mid-sized tree is a heavy bearer, producing fruit within 3-5 years and requiring a pollinator partner for optimal yield. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, enriched soil.
Malus 'Scarlet Sentinel'
Malus 'Scarlet Sentinel' is a columnar apple tree that produces large, juicy, greenish-yellow apples with a red blush. It features bright white spring flowers and is suitable for compact spaces or container gardening. This tree requires a pollinator partner and approximately 400 chill hours for fruit production.
Malus domestica 'Cortland'
Malus domestica 'Cortland' is an heirloom apple variety known for its white flesh that resists browning. It is a mid-season producer, harvested in August, and is partially self-fertile. This apple is cold hardy, growing in zones 4-8, and is suitable for fresh eating, baking, and cider.
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Malus domestica 'Liberty' is a late-season apple variety known for its bright, sweet, and tart flavor with a crisp texture. This medium-sized fruit has a dark red blush over a golden yellow background and is highly disease-resistant, particularly against apple scab, fire blight, and powdery mildew. Developed by Cornell University, it requires a pollinator partner and at least 800 chill hours. It is suitable for fresh eating, baking, and canning, and can be stored for months. The tree is cold-hardy and thrives in well-drained soil with good air circulation.
Malus 'Tina'
Malus 'Tina' is a diminutive ornamental tree with bright red buds that open into alabaster blooms with golden stamen crowns. It produces bright red fruit that persists all winter and is suitable for containers and bonsai. This tree is disease-resistant and attracts pollinators.
Malus domestica 'Hazen'
Malus domestica 'Hazen' is a cold-hardy apple tree that produces round, dark red apples with juicy, sweet, and mild yellow flesh. It blooms with fragrant pink blossoms and requires a pollinator for fruit production. This tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with consistent moisture for optimal growth. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and should be pruned when dormant.
Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink'
Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink', known for its orangey fuchsia-pink blushed yellow skin, is a late-season apple with a sweet-sharp flavor. It has a long bloom time and is heat tolerant, making it suitable for various climates. This apple is great for fresh eating and cooking, requiring a pollinator partner and 400 chill hours.
Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp'
Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp' is a popular apple variety known for its crisp texture and sweet flavor. It is adaptable to a wide range of climates, thriving in USDA zones 4-9. The tree bears fruit at a young age, with a prolonged harvest period, and its apples are characterized by a dappled red color over a yellow background. 'Honeycrisp' requires a high chill period and benefits from a pollinator partner for optimal yield. It is disease-resistant and can tolerate extreme cold and high humidity, making it ideal for urban and suburban gardens. The tree can grow to a semi-dwarf height of 12-18 feet or a standard height of 18-25 feet.
Malus domestica 'Wodarz'
Malus domestica 'Wodarz' is an heirloom apple variety known for its very sweet flavor and excellent storage capabilities. It features firm white flesh and fragrant white spring blossoms that attract bees and butterflies. This semi-dwarf apple tree is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8 and displays some resistance to Fireblight. It ripens in late September and requires a pollination partner, as it is not self-pollinating.
Malus domestica 'King'
Malus domestica 'King' is a cold-hardy apple tree known for its large red-skinned fruits with yellowish-green stripes. It produces white fragrant blossoms in spring and requires 800-1000 chill hours. This tree is not self-fruitful and needs a pollinator for fruit production. 'King' is valued for cooking, juicing, fresh eating, and canning, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its smaller size makes it easy to place in various garden settings.
Malus domestica 'Jonathan'
Malus domestica 'Jonathan' is a deciduous fruit tree that produces medium-sized, bright red apples with a juicy and sweet flavor. This antique apple variety ripens in mid-season, typically from September to October, and is known for its long storage life. It is self-fertile in warmer climates but benefits from cross-pollination with other apple varieties. The tree grows vigorously, reaching up to 10 feet tall and wide, and requires full sun and nutrient-rich soil.
Malus 'Louisa'
Malus 'Louisa' is a weeping tree known for its showy pink blossoms and golden-yellow fruit with an orange blush. It attracts birds, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life to gardens. This tree is disease-resistant and drought-tolerant, with foliage that turns deep golden yellow in fall. Its compact size makes it suitable for small gardens, thriving in USDA zones 4-8 with full sun and well-drained soil.
Malus 'Pink Spires'
Malus 'Pink Spires' is a disease-resistant tree with light pink flowers and persistent red fruit. It has an oval shape and bronze green foliage in summer, growing 15-20 feet tall with a 10-12 foot spread. This tree is adaptable to different soil types and requires full sun.