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Honeycrisp Apple

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Honeycrisp Apple

Fruit tree

Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 120 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 96" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    The apple that revolutionized the industry with its explosive crunch and perfect sweet-tart balance. Developed at the University of Minnesota, Honeycrisp produces large, juicy apples with cells that burst with flavor when bitten. This cold-hardy variety stores exceptionally well and consistently ranks as America's favorite apple for fresh eating.

  • Planting

    Plant grafted trees in early spring after last frost. Dig hole twice as wide as root ball, plant at same depth as in nursery pot.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: 14-30 (from seed, though grafted trees recommended).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Apple maggot, codling moth, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Fire blight, apple scab, powdery mildew, bitter pit.