USDA Certified Organic

Opalescent apple tree was once widely grown in New England due to its stunning attractiveness. The Opalescent apples ripens to an iridescent glowing crimson on the tree. Opalescent apples' flavor is rich, sweet with a hint of strawberry. Crunchy, with dense flesh that's flavorful but not very juicy. Fruit can be medium to large in size. A fine all-round apple great juiced, cooks superbly as well as eaten fresh. Hangs well on the tree without losing much quality. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Opalescent and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm.

Considerations for Opalescent Apple 

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses: Cider, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Late

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: Michigan late 1800's

Storage: 3 months

Disease Resistance: Good

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 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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