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Apple, Fireside #5

$5999

Apple, Fireside

Common Name: Fireside Apple
Latin Name: Malus domestica 'Fireside'

  • Height: 15–20 feet
  • Spread: 12–15 feet
  • Spacing: 15–20 feet

The Fireside Apple is a highly prized cultivar known for its sweet, juicy flavor and crisp texture. This heirloom apple, introduced in 1943, is an excellent choice for fresh eating, baking, and cider making. It is a late-season apple that thrives in cold climates and is well-suited for home orchards.

General Care:
Fireside Apple trees prefer full sun and well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0). Ensure the planting site has good air circulation to promote healthy growth. Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Mulching around the base of the tree helps conserve soil moisture and reduce weed competition. Prune annually during the dormant season to maintain an open canopy, promote fruit production, and prevent overcrowding. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Bloom and Fruit Time:
Fireside Apple trees bloom in mid-spring, with fragrant white blossoms that attract pollinators. The fruit matures in late September to October, offering large, flavorful apples with a rich, creamy flesh and a sweet, cinnamon-like taste.

Pollination Requirements:
Fireside Apple trees are not self-fertile and require cross-pollination with another apple variety of a similar bloom time to produce fruit. Compatible pollinators include varieties like Honeycrisp, McIntosh, or Cortland. Ensure at least one pollinator is planted within 50 feet for optimal fruit set.

This hardy and reliable apple tree will reward you with abundant harvests and beautiful blooms, making it an exceptional addition to any home orchard or landscape.