Chehalis Apple Tree
The Chehalis Apple Tree is very flavorful and great for fresh eating, this unique Northwest variety produces huge, beautiful, yellow fruit with crisp, sweet and juicy flesh. One of the best disease-resistant varieties, Chehalis Apple ripens in mid to late September.
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Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description:
M-7 is considered a semi-dwarf rootstock growing 12-16 ft. in height. M-7 is very hardy and adapted to most soils. Vigorous, drought tolerant, and well anchored, trees on M-7 should not require staking.
M-26 is considered a dwarf rootstock, growing 8-12 ft. in height. M-26 induces early bearing, usually in 2-3 years after planting, and grows well in most soils, except very wet and poorly drained ones. On windy sites, trees grafted on M-26 may need staking.
Pollination Requirements: All apples need another variety nearby for pollination. 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° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Dwarf 8-12ft. / Semi-dwarf 12-16 ft.
Taste: Sweet, juicy, crisp
Fruit Skin: Yellow
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Mid-September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Chehalis is very resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-9