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Honeycrisp Apple
Fruit treeMalus domestica 'Honeycrisp'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–9
- 120 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 96" spacing
- pH 6–7
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.