Apple, Fireside #5
Apple, Fireside
Malus domestica 'Fireside'
Height: Typically 12–15 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 12–15 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 12–15 feet apart for full development
Growth Rate: Moderate
Deciduous
Ornamental tree
Description
Apple Fireside is a beautiful, reliable apple tree known for its lovely form and delicious late-season harvest. A longtime favorite for its crisp, juicy fruit, Fireside apples are sweet with just a touch of spice—perfect for snacking, salads, baking, or homemade cider. The apples are large, with a polished red blush over a creamy yellow background, and store well after harvest. In early to mid-spring, soft white blooms provide a fresh splash of interest and seasonal beauty before giving way to a bountiful crop. Fruit ripens in mid to late October, extending your fresh apple season right into fall.
This variety is not self-pollinating and requires a different apple variety nearby (such as Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, or Empire) for cross-pollination and reliable fruit production.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish a strong root system and support fruit development; once established, water occasionally as needed during extended dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and encourage strong, productive branching
With its grand fruit quality, lovely blooms, and dependable performance, Apple Fireside is one of the finest choices for home orchards or edible landscapes that combine beauty with function.
