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Stayman

Also known as Stayman Winesap, Snapp Stayman

The short answer

Stayman grows in USDA zones 5–8[1]. It needs a pollination partner[1].

Growing facts

Stayman growing facts
Chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours (our estimate — no published figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 5–8[1]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 3 (triploid — needs two partners)[1]
Harvest windowOctober[1]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[2]
USDA pomological watercolor of Stayman apple
Malus domestica: StaymanUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1918 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Plate provenance[3]

Pollination partners

Stayman blooms in group 3. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Triploid: not suitable for pollinating other apples and needs a non-triploid pollinizer itself.[1]
  • Moderately susceptible to fire blight; highly susceptible to apple scab and powdery mildew; susceptible to cedar-apple rust.[4]

A year with your Stayman

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 7, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 7
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 7 →

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Questions

What hardiness zones suit Stayman?
Stayman grows in USDA zones 5–8.
Is Stayman self-pollinating?
No — Stayman needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] 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
  3. [3] USDA National Agricultural Library. USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (Rare and Special Collections, 1886-1942) — accessed July 2026
  4. [4] Cornell University (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences). Disease Susceptibility of Common Apples — Apple Variety Database — accessed July 2026