Firestorm™ Apple Tree
Originally discovered as a limb sport of Honeycrisp, Firestorm™ Apple Tree has many of the same characteristics as a Honeycrisp but with a striking red skin. Firestorm™ ripens in late September, producing fantastically sweet, crisp, and attractive apples. Proven to be very cold hardy, this uniquely colored and delectable apple is perfect for some autumn snacking right off the tree.
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Latin Name: Malus pumila ‘Firestorm Honeycrisp’
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Geneva 11 is a vigorous, fast growing dwarfing rootstock. It produces trees about one third standard size, similar to M26 and is considered moderately resistant to fireblight.
Pollination Requirements: 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 8-12 ft.
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Bright red
Fruit Flesh: White
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Firestorm™ is moderately resistant to Apple Scab. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8