Apples

Variety catalog

• Acey Mac800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• Akane~800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Anna~300 chill hrszones 5–10 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner

  Resembles Red Delicious with about half red blush; medium-large fruit

• Arkansas Black500–600 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Baldwin800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones —needs partner
• Beacon800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones —needs partner

  Bright red apple with soft, juicy flesh

• Braeburn~700 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 5–8needs partner
• Cameo800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 5–8needs partner
• CandyCrisp800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 5–8needs partner
• Chestnut Crab800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 3–4needs partner

  Large crabapple with russet skin; rich, intense, nutty flavor

• Cortland~800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–7needs partner

  Medium red apple; sweet-tart white flesh, slow to brown when cut

• Cox's Orange Pippin~800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner
• CrimsonCrisp800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–7needs partner
• Dorsett Golden~250 chill hrszones 5–10 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner

  Golden skin with a light red blush; firm flesh

• Earligold800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–7needs partner
• Empire~800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Enterprise800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones —needs partner
• Fireside800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones —needs partner

  Very large, red-striped; sweet, fine-grained flesh

• First Kiss800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zone 4needs partner

  Deeply colored red; extraordinarily juicy, spritely tart

• Fortune800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 5–8needs partner
• Frostbite800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 3–4needs partner

  Small, striped maroon-red and gold; intensely sweet, firm and juicy

• Fuji400–500 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Gala400–500 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner

  Large, red over a yellow background; crisp with a mild sweet-tart flavor

• Ginger Gold800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• GoldRush800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• Golden Delicious600–700 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8self-fertile
• Golden Supreme800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• Granny Smith~400 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 5–8needs partner
• Gravenstein~700 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 2–9 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner
• Haralson800–1,000 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 3–4needs partner

  Medium, striped red; firm flesh with a complex tart flavor

• Honeycrisp800–1,000 chill hrszones 3–7needs partner

  Medium-large, dappled red; extremely juicy and crisp

• Honeygold800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 3–4needs partner

  Medium, golden to yellow-green; crisp, juicy and sweet

• Idared800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–6needs partner
• Jonagold700–800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Jonamac800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• Jonathan700–800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Liberty~800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner

  Medium, McIntosh-like with firmer flesh

• Lodi800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 3–7needs partner
• Macoun800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones —needs partner
• McIntosh~900 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 5–8needs partner
• Mutsu~500 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 5–9needs partner
• Northern Spy800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• Paula Red800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• Pink Lady300–400 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 6–9 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner
• Prima800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–7needs partner
• Red Delicious700–800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8needs partner
• Rome Beauty~1,000 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 5–8needs partner
• Sansa800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 5–7needs partner
• SnowSweet800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–6needs partner

  Large, bronze-red blushed fruit; low-acid, sweet flavor

• Spartan800–1,000 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 4–8 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner
• State Fair800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones —needs partner

  Striped red; juicy and moderately tart

• Stayman800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 5–8needs partner
• Suncrisp800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–7needs partner
• Sweet Sixteen800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 3–7needs partner

  Medium to large, striped and washed rosy red; crisp and juicy

• Topaz800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 4–8needs partner
• TropicSweet~300 chill hrszones —needs partner

  Sweet, firm fruit with about 30% red blush

• Wealthy800–1,000 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 2–8 (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)needs partner

  Medium-sized red apple; juicy, slightly acidic

• Winesap~800 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 5–8needs partner
• Yellow Transparent800–1,000 chill hrs (Figure from a nursery catalog; no extension-published value.)zones 3–8needs partner
• Zestar800–1,000 chill hrs (est.) (Bred for and grown in high-chill temperate regions; extension sources publish hardiness but no chill figure. Typical of high-chill apples (roughly 800-1,000 hours).)zones 3–6needs partner

  Large, crunchy and juicy red fruit; balanced sweet-tart flavor

(est.) marks our clearly-labeled estimate where no source publishes a figure (hover for the basis); dashed badges cite nursery catalogs rather than extension sources; “—” means nobody publishes that figure for the variety.

Growing apples: the basics

Apples are among the most rewarding backyard fruit trees, but a little planning up front — site, spacing, and a pollination partner — makes all the difference to your crop.

Plan the year

Month-by-month apple care, anchored to each zone’s typical frost dates:

• Zone 4 calendar
• Zone 5 calendar
• Zone 6 calendar
• Zone 7 calendar
• Zone 8 calendar
• Zone 9 calendar

• Look up your chill hours
• Check a variety against your ZIP
• Check two varieties for pollination