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Yellow Transparent

The short answer

Yellow Transparent requires 800–1,000 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 3–8[2]. It needs a pollination partner[2].

Growing facts

Yellow Transparent growing facts
Chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 3–8[2]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 2[2]
Harvest windowJuly–August[2]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[3]
USDA pomological watercolor of Yellow Transparent apple
Malus domestica: Yellow TransparentUSDA pomological watercolor, Royal Charles Steadman, 1918 · USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection

Plate provenance[4]

Pollination partners

Yellow Transparent blooms in group 2. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Early bloom and very early (July-Aug) harvest; an old summer cooking apple.[2]
  • Very susceptible to fire blight.[2]
  • Moderately resistant to apple scab and powdery mildew; susceptible to cedar-apple rust.[5]

A year with your Yellow Transparent

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 Yellow Transparent need?
Yellow Transparent needs 800–1,000 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Yellow Transparent?
Yellow Transparent grows in USDA zones 3–8.
Is Yellow Transparent self-pollinating?
No — Yellow Transparent needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Apples — DWN Variety Finder product list — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] 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
  4. [4] USDA National Agricultural Library. USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (Rare and Special Collections, 1886-1942) — accessed July 2026
  5. [5] Cornell University (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences). Disease Susceptibility of Common Apples — Apple Variety Database — accessed July 2026