Ghost Apple Tree
If you are looking for something hauntingly unique, look no further than the Ghost Apple. With its pale white skin and sweet flesh complimented by subtle acidic notes, this apple is surely one of fantasy. This Apple does particularly well in hot climates and can typically be harvested in early July.
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Latin Name: Malus domestica ‘Ghost’
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: M111
Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Pollenized by any mid-season blooming apple. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° For below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Semi-dwarf 12-15 ft.
Taste: Balanced sweet-tart flavor
Fruit Skin: Pale white
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: July
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 5
Chill Hours: 300-400