Pettingill Apple Tree

Pettingill Apple Tree

Pettingill is a low chill apple variety discovered near Long Beach, California by Clark Pettingil in 1949. It is uniquely adapted to that warm coastal climate and is a good choice for other growers in low chill climates. Fruit is green with a red blush and tasty juicy, crisp flesh.

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More Information:

Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: All 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.
Pollination Requirements: A triploid apple – it will not reciprocate pollen for other apples in your orchard.
Hardiness: Hardy to -30° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: Semi-dwarf 12-16 ft.
Taste: Sweet-tart, complex
Fruit Skin: yellow to red with some russeting
Fruit Flesh: white
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Apple Scab in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth and aphids can damage fruit and foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4-8