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TropicSweet

The short answer

TropicSweet requires 300 chill hours[1]. It needs a pollination partner[1].

Growing facts

TropicSweet growing facts
Chill requirement300 chill hours[1]
HardinessNot published for this variety
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner[1]
Harvest windowMay–June[1]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[2]
AppearanceSweet, firm fruit with about 30% red blush[1]
TropicSweet appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Plant another Apple variety with an overlapping bloom time nearby.

Notes

  • A low-chill (250-300 hr) University of Florida release; sweeter and less acid than Anna, ripening late May through June.[1]

A year with your TropicSweet

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 6, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 6
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 6 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does TropicSweet need?
TropicSweet needs 300 chill hours.
Is TropicSweet self-pollinating?
No — TropicSweet needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] University of Florida IFAS Extension. Low-Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida (HS764/MG368) — 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