Description
Apple ‘Battleford’ – Hardy large yellow apple splashed with red
Malus x ‘Battleford’
- Zone: 2
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 16′ high x 13′ wide
Flower Color: White
Fruit ripening time:Â Mid Aug to mid September
Fruit Color & Size: Pale yellow/green. 2.5″ wide
Pollinator:Â Yes. requires other apple variety pollinator for fruit production
Taste:Â Moderately crisp, slightly tart
Description: This apple variety originated in North Battleford in 1945. A typically compact and upright tree, its form makes for an ideal for smaller gardens or landscapes where space is limited. Crispy texture of fruit with a hint of sweetness, very ideal for cooking; the perfect combination of accent and fruit tree, ideal for home landscapes
Ornamental Features: White flowers with shell pink overtones. Forest green foliage. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Fruits are excellent for cooking and baking.
Landscape Attributes: Known for its exceptional cold hardiness. Deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape. Best pruned in late winter once leaves have dropped.
