USDA Certified Organic

The Skinner's Seedling apple tree originated on the ranch of Judge H.C. Skinner along the bank of Coyote Creek in what is known today, the Silicon Valley.  The Skinner's Seedling apple will catch your eye with its pale yellow skin and rosy blush. The flesh is white, tender and very fine grained. Sweet with a sprightly twist. Great all around apple for eating out of hand to cooking. Grown commercially along north coast of California late 1800's.  Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Skinner's Seedling and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm. 

Considerations for Skinners Seedling

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10

Heirloom: Yes

Uses: Cider, Fresh Eating

Harvest Period: Very Late

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: San Jose 1887

Storage: 1-2 months

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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