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Haralson

The short answer

Haralson requires 800–1,000 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 3–4[2]. It needs a pollination partner[2].

Growing facts

Haralson growing facts
Chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 3–4[2]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner[2]
Harvest windowSeptember–October[3]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[4]
AppearanceMedium, striped red; firm flesh with a complex tart flavor[2]
USDA pomological watercolor of Haralson apple
Malus domestica: HaralsonUSDA pomological watercolor, Mary Daisy Arnold, 1934 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Plate provenance[5]

Pollination partners

Plant another Apple variety with an overlapping bloom time nearby.

Notes

  • A very cold-hardy 1922 U of M release; firm and tart, good for baking. Ripens late September to early October.[3]

A year with your Haralson

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 4, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 4
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 4 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Haralson need?
Haralson needs 800–1,000 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Haralson?
Haralson grows in USDA zones 3–4.
Is Haralson self-pollinating?
No — Haralson needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] University of Minnesota Extension. Growing apples in the home garden — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] University of Minnesota (Minnesota Hardy / Horticultural Research Center). All University of Minnesota Apple Varieties — Minnesota Hardy — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026
  5. [5] USDA National Agricultural Library. USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (Rare and Special Collections, 1886-1942) — accessed July 2026