(Malus 'Zestar')
Got a bit of a green thumb and looking for your next challenge? A personal apple orchard could be just what you are looking for. This is a deciduous fruit tree that has clusters of white flowers with pink overtones along the branches in mid-spring. It has a rounded shape with green foliage that turns yellow in the fall. This apple tree provides a generous amount of red apples that are perfect for eating fresh. Created to be cold-hardy, Zestar apples can survive cold temperatures with ease.
Height and width at maturity: 12’ x 8'
Sun or shade: full sun
Soil conditions: well-drained, nutrient-rich
Moisture tolerance: dry to moist
Fall color: yellow
Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate to high
Ash replacement? No, smaller statured tree!
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Photo credits: Bailey Nurseries, NetPS Plantfinder