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Pink Lady Apple
Fruit treeMalus domestica 'Cripps Pink'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–9
- 200 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 180" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
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.