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Pink Lady Apple

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Pink Lady Apple

Fruit tree

Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 200 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 180" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    A premium late-season apple with stunning pink blush over yellow-green skin and an exceptional sweet-tart flavor that improves with storage. This Australian-bred variety requires a long, warm growing season to develop its signature taste and beautiful coloring, making it perfect for gardeners in warmer apple-growing regions. Pink Lady apples are prized for their crisp texture, excellent keeping quality, and complex flavor that balances sweetness with refreshing acidity.

  • Planting

    Plant grafted trees in early spring. Requires cross-pollination and long warm season (200+ frost-free days).

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: 30-60 days from seed (grafted trees recommended).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Codling moth, apple maggot, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Fire blight in humid areas, apple scab (moderate), powdery mildew.