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Jersey Mac Apple
Item #: APL-jerse -
This is consistently the earliest apple here at Sandy Bar Ranch - an early McIntosh strain; ripens 2-4 weeks before Macintosh and colors better. Medium to large fruit with 80% red skin over light straw background. Firm, crisp, juicy, aromatic flesh. Good for cooking or fresh. Upright, spreading tree is vigorous, productive and an annual bearer. Early season apple, ripening mid July to Late August depending on location. USDA zones 3-10, Sunset zones 2-6, 14-16, 34-39, 41-43.
This is consistently the earliest apple here at Sandy Bar Ranch - an early McIntosh strain; ripens 2-4 weeks before Macintosh and colors better. Medium to large fruit with 80% red skin over light...
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Gravenstein Apple
Item #: APL-grave -
This is the apple that put Central California on the map as a renowned apple growing region 100 years ago. A popular early variety well known for it's fine flavor. Thin skin, crisp juicy, fine-grained yellowish white flesh. Delicious fresh, it is unsurpassed for cooking and one of the best for early apple juice. Large vigorous tree. An early apple, ripening in late July depending on location. Not a keeper. Requires a pollinator. USDA zones 6-10; Sunset zones 3-11, 14-24, 34-43.
This is the apple that put Central California on the map as a renowned apple growing region 100 years ago. A popular early variety well known for it's fine flavor. Thin skin, crisp juicy,...
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Gala Apple
Item #: APL-gala -
Gala is one of the rare apples that is praised by both commercial growers and fruit connoisseurs. It has crisp, dense flesh with a rich aroma and a great snap. The fruit ripens to a glowing red-orange color overlaid with darker red stripes. An excellent quality, sweet apple that ripens early. Tolerates hot climates very well. 500-600 chill hours. USDA zones 4-10; Sunset zones 2-9, 14-22, 30, 34-43.
Gala is one of the rare apples that is praised by both commercial growers and fruit connoisseurs. It has crisp, dense flesh with a rich aroma and a great snap. The fruit ripens to a glowing...
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Pink Pearl Apple
Item #: APL-pink -
Bite into this yellow-skinned apple and youll be surprised by a bright pink flesh, as well as a refreshing sweet, juicy tartness. Medium sized apple with an attractively blushed skin. Rich, sweet flavor with a fine aroma. Good dessert quality; makes colorful applesauce or pie filling. Place the tree in a focal area of your landscape so you can enjoy the showy deep pink blossoms in Spring. Developed in Humboldt County, CA by Albert Etter. 600 chill hours. USDA zones 6-10; Sunset zones 6-8, 14-17.
Bite into this yellow-skinned apple and youll be surprised by a bright pink flesh, as well as a refreshing sweet, juicy tartness. Medium sized apple with an attractively blushed skin. Rich, sweet...
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Akane Apple
Item #: APL-aka -
A bright red apple with hard, crisp, juicy white flesh; tart, sprightly flavor and superior disease resistance. Ideal for coastal climates. Very reliable. Even in poor fruit years you can count on this tree to have fruit on it. Ripens early. 800 chill hours. USDA zones 5-9, Sunset zones 6-9, 14-22.
A bright red apple with hard, crisp, juicy white flesh; tart, sprightly flavor and superior disease resistance. Ideal for coastal climates. Very reliable. Even in poor fruit years you can count on...
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Alkmene Apple
Item #: APL-alkm -
A new scab resistant variety from Germany bred from one of the most famous of European connoisseur apples the Coxs Orange Pippin. A reliable bearer of red-orange, conical shaped fruit that has an excellent balance of sweet and tart flavors. Performs well in cooler, coastal climates. USDA zones 6-9; Sunset zones 4-10, 14-18.
A new scab resistant variety from Germany bred from one of the most famous of European connoisseur apples the Coxs Orange Pippin. A reliable bearer of red-orange, conical shaped fruit that has an...
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Belleflower (Yellow Belleflower) Apple
Item #: APL-bell -
Once famous in older orchards, Belleflower is large, golden apple that blushes pink when ripe. Very crisp, firm flesh, excellent for fresh eating and also prized for pies and cider. Will keep for months if picked on the tart side. Vigorous tree produces puts on a showy spring display with a profusion of flowers, thus it’s name. 400 chilling hours, USDA zones 6-10, Sunset zones 7-9, 14-22, originated in New Jersey.
Once famous in older orchards, Belleflower is large, golden apple that blushes pink when ripe. Very crisp, firm flesh, excellent for fresh eating and also prized for pies and cider. Will keep for...
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Liberty Apple
Item #: APL-libe -
If you have problems with disease (scab, rust, fire blight, mildew) or just want a carefree apple that produces consistently, Liberty is your variety. It's the most disease resistant apple ever developed, and places high in taste tests as well. Medium to large, bright, shiny, Macintosh-type fruit with 90% red blush, even in hot climates. Crisp, juicy, light yellow flesh. Sprightly flavor. Good for fresh eating, cooking, canning or desserts. Stores well. Flavor intensifies in storage. Hardy, spreading, vigorous and productive tree, heavily spurred. Requires 800 chill hours. Ripens Mid-Season. USDA zones 4-10, Sunset zones 2-9, 14-22, 34-43.
If you have problems with disease (scab, rust, fire blight, mildew) or just want a carefree apple that produces consistently, Liberty is your variety. It's the most disease resistant apple ever...
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Jonagold Apple
Item #: APL-jonag -
A cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious that is proving to be more popular than either for its firm, juicy, superbly rich, tart flavor. The handsome, sturdy tree is a reliable producer of large fruit. Currently the most planted variety in Europe. Pollen sterile - requires a pollinator and will not pollinate other apples. Ripens late. 700-800 chill hours. USDA zones 5-8; Sunset zones 2-9, 14-16, 34-39, 41-43.
A cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious that is proving to be more popular than either for its firm, juicy, superbly rich, tart flavor. The handsome, sturdy tree is a reliable producer of...
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Mutsu Apple
Item #: APL-muts -
Yellow Delicious type but larger, firmer, crispier, with more juice and tartness. Distinctive, delicate, spicy flavor, that is faintly anise-like. An excellent all purpose apple. Huge fruit can be over 1 pound! Keeps well and does not shrivel like Golden Delicious. One of the favorite apples here at Sandy Bar Ranch. Large spreading, vigorous tree is a reliable, early producer. Pollen sterile - requires a pollinator and will not pollinate other apples. Ripens late. 500-600 chill hours. USDA zones 4-10; Sunset zones 4-9, 14-22, 34-43.
Yellow Delicious type but larger, firmer, crispier, with more juice and tartness. Distinctive, delicate, spicy flavor, that is faintly anise-like. An excellent all purpose apple. Huge fruit can be...
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King Apple
Item #: APL-king -
A highly prized apple that is highly recommended for West Coast climates. Crisp, sweet, white flesh. Red striping over a yellow background. Good for cooking and eating. Stores well. Ripens mid-season. Pollinate with Golden Delicious, Lodi, McIntosh, Melrose, or a mid season bloomer. USDA zones 5-9
A highly prized apple that is highly recommended for West Coast climates. Crisp, sweet, white flesh. Red striping over a yellow background. Good for cooking and eating. Stores well. Ripens...
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Cox's Orange Pippin Apple
Item #: APL-cox's -
A legendary apple which has won taste tests for years in England. Medium size conical fruit with red stripes over orange skin. Firm, tender, juicy, aromatic yellow flesh. Distinctive flavor, mellow aftertaste and unsurpassed aroma. Excellent processing apple for desserts, pies, cooking and cider. Keeps from October to January. Ripens mid-September to mid- October, depending on location. USDA zones 4-10, Sunset zones 2-9, 14-22.
A legendary apple which has won taste tests for years in England. Medium size conical fruit with red stripes over orange skin. Firm, tender, juicy, aromatic yellow flesh. Distinctive flavor,...
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Cherry Cox Apple
Item #: APL-cherr -
Several years ago we planted and grafted over twenty up and coming apple varieties and put them to the test, this is one that became a favorite. A dense, red apple with a sweet, spicy aroma and a distinct cherry aftertaste. It is an excellent cooking apple, full-flavored for fresh eating, and stores extremely well. It was bred in Denmark from the renowned Coxs Orange Pippin, one of Europe's most sought-after apples. The Cherry Cox is more vigorous and disease resistant than its finicky parent, thus easier to grow. Ripens Mid-season. USDA zones 4-9; Sunset zones 2-9, 14-22.
Several years ago we planted and grafted over twenty up and coming apple varieties and put them to the test, this is one that became a favorite. A dense, red apple with a sweet, spicy aroma and a...
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Golden Delicious Apple, Bates Strain
Item #: APL-golden -
Not all Golden Delicious apples are created equally, and this is one of the best we've tasted. This is an old California strain selected for its superior quality by Tim Bates of the Apple Farm, Philo CA, grower of over 60 varieties of heirloom apples. It ripens to a perfect balance of crisp sweetness and develops an attractive blush. A high quality all purpose apple that is widely adapted and good pollinator. USDA zones 5-9. Sunset zones 1-3, 7-11, 14-24, 34-43. 600-700 chill hours.
Not all Golden Delicious apples are created equally, and this is one of the best we've tasted. This is an old California strain selected for its superior quality by Tim Bates of the Apple Farm,...
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Hudsons Golden Gem Apple
Item #: APL-huds -
A large, attractive russet apple with sugary, juicy, crisp flesh. The flavor is described as nutty by some, pear-like by others. Excellent disease resistance, a good gourmet variety for coastal climates Fruit hangs well on the tree and stores well. USDA zones 6-9; Sunset zones 4-10, 14-18.
A large, attractive russet apple with sugary, juicy, crisp flesh. The flavor is described as nutty by some, pear-like by others. Excellent disease resistance, a good gourmet variety for coastal...
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Ashmead's Kernal Apple
Item #: APL-ash -
Widely recognized in Europe as one of the all time finest-flavored apples. Flattish round shape, with crisp yellow flesh and heavily russeted skin that will blush nicely if left to ripen on the tree. Flavor is tart at first, then mellowing to an excellent sugar-acid balance. Top-notch cider or fresh eating apple. Rated first in quality in a blindfold taste test conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society. Good keeper, 3-4 months. Resistant to powdery mildew. Ripens Mid-season. USDA zones 5-9; Sunset zones 4-9, 14-16, 18.
Widely recognized in Europe as one of the all time finest-flavored apples. Flattish round shape, with crisp yellow flesh and heavily russeted skin that will blush nicely if left to ripen on the...
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Arkansas Black Apple
Item #: APL-ark -
Extremely beautiful, medium size, smooth round, dark purplish red fruits, which turn nearly black at maturity. Crisp, juicy, very firm yellow flesh, good for fresh eating or cooking. Distinctive aromatic flavor lends itself well to cider blending. Excellent keeper, mellows in storage. Large, vigorous tree. Will not pollinate other Apples. Late season apple. USDA 5-9, Sunset zones 7-9, 14, 15.
Extremely beautiful, medium size, smooth round, dark purplish red fruits, which turn nearly black at maturity. Crisp, juicy, very firm yellow flesh, good for fresh eating or cooking. Distinctive...
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Fuji Apple
Item #: APL-fuji -
Since its introduction in the 1960s, Fuji has taken the markets by storm, quickly becoming one of America's favorite eating apples. Long, rectangular, medium size fruit is a beautiful orange-red. Crisp, juicy, slightly sub-acid white flesh with outstanding texture. Ripens late, sometimes into November. Good keeper. 100-400 chill hours. USDA zones 6-10, Sunset zones 4-10, 14-22, 31-37, 39-42.
Since its introduction in the 1960s, Fuji has taken the markets by storm, quickly becoming one of America's favorite eating apples. Long, rectangular, medium size fruit is a beautiful orange-red. ...
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Freyburg Apple
Item #: APL-frey -
If you like Golden Delicious, try this one for an improved apple. Its a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Coxs Orange Pippin. The result is a complex bouquet of flavors - very sweet with just enough tang and a spicy finish. The flesh is light, snapping and juicy. The fruit looks a lot like its Golden Delicious parent, with some light russet towards the stem and often a light blush on the sun side. USDA zone 6-10; Sunset zones 4-11; 14-16, 18.
If you like Golden Delicious, try this one for an improved apple. Its a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Coxs Orange Pippin. The result is a complex bouquet of flavors - very sweet with just...
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Granny Smith Apple
Item #: APL-grann -
One day in the mid 1850's Marie Ann Granny Smith returned from the market in Sydney Australia with some empty gin cases that contained a few rotting Tasmanian apples. She threw them in a corner in her yard and thought no more of them. Years later one of the seedlings matured and bore what was to become one of the worlds best-known apples, the Granny Smith. Large, waxy green fruit ripens late in the season, makes great pies and applesauce and fits perfectly in a lunchbox. 500-600 chill hours. USDA zone 6-10; Sunset zones 4-11; 14-16, 18, 32-35.
One day in the mid 1850's Marie Ann Granny Smith returned from the market in Sydney Australia with some empty gin cases that contained a few rotting Tasmanian apples. She threw them in a corner in...
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Zabergrau Reinette Apple
Item #: APL-zab -
Dont let the name throw you off, this is one of the finest apples weve tasted. This unusual selection stood out in a trial of several new varieties here at the Ranch. A late ripening, russeted apple with dense flesh and a rich, complex flavor that is at once tart, sweet and nutty. The fruit is large and keeps very well. Resistant to scab. USDA zone 6-10; Sunset zones 4-11; 14-16, 18.
Dont let the name throw you off, this is one of the finest apples weve tasted. This unusual selection stood out in a trial of several new varieties here at the Ranch. A late ripening, russeted...
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Newtown Pippin Apple
Item #: APL-newt -
In his book Apples for the 20th Century, Warren Manhart narrows down hundreds of apples to thirty of what he considers to be the finest apples available. These he rates from Good to Very Good to Best. Of all the apples rated, only one is assigned the category of The Best the Newtown Pippin. This is an all around high quality apple for fresh eating, cooking or cider. Rich, aromatic, crisp, coarse, creamy yellow flesh; refreshing tartness. Excellent for cider; great keeper, develops full sugar and rich flavor in storage. Ripens October. 700 chill hours. USDA zones 6-10; Sunset zones 1-11, 13-22, 32-36.
In his book Apples for the 20th Century, Warren Manhart narrows down hundreds of apples to thirty of what he considers to be the finest apples available. These he rates from Good to Very Good to...
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Spitzenburg Apple
Item #: APL-spitz -
Anything that remains popular for 300 years has something going for it. This was Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple, and is still cited by apple connoisseurs as one of the finest. Dont pick it all at once, it ripens unevenly and must be harvested over several weeks. Leave it on the tree or store it to develop the rich aromatic flavor and fine-grained texture. Excellent keeper; attains a yellow-orange color when ready for eating. Distinctive slender growth habit - tree produces many long willowy branches that must be thinned annually. Ripens in September-October, depending on location. USDA zones 5-9, Sinset zones 1-7, 14-18.
Anything that remains popular for 300 years has something going for it. This was Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple, and is still cited by apple connoisseurs as one of the finest. Dont pick it all...
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Waltanna Apple
Item #: APL-walt -
A local favorite. Medium to large fruit, red striped over green skin. Crisp flesh has enough sugar even when under ripe. Often picked green and allowed to ripen in storage. Good keeper. Tree is vigorous, healthy and a regular producer. Ripens October - November, depending on location. Developed by Albert Etter in Humboldt County, CA. USDA zones 6-9; Sunset 6-9, 14-16, 18.
A local favorite. Medium to large fruit, red striped over green skin. Crisp flesh has enough sugar even when under ripe. Often picked green and allowed to ripen in storage. Good keeper. Tree is...
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Hauer Pippin Apple
Item #: APL-hauer -
This is an uncommon find a seedling of Cox's Orange Pippin, which originated in the Santa Cruz Mts. Bright red skin; dense, thick flesh, excellent keeper, sweet, rich complex flavor with a caramel aftertaste. Known as the Christmas Apple, because it is late ripening and can hang on the tree through December. One of the best late season apples. Highly sought in the Santa Cruz region, where it is still grown commercially. USDA zones 3-9; Sunset zones 1-7, 10-16, 18.
This is an uncommon find a seedling of Cox's Orange Pippin, which originated in the Santa Cruz Mts. Bright red skin; dense, thick flesh, excellent keeper, sweet, rich complex flavor with a caramel...
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Braeburn Apple
Item #: APL-brae -
Braeburn is a modern apple that has already earned its place as a classic A dense apple with a crisp, tangy flavor and a good snap. Very high quality for eating and cooking. Fruit is orange-red over a yellow background. USDA zones 6-10; Sunset zones 1-9; 14-16,18, 34-43
Braeburn is a modern apple that has already earned its place as a classic A dense apple with a crisp, tangy flavor and a good snap. Very high quality for eating and cooking. Fruit is orange-red...
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