Apple, Pink Lady #5
Pink Lady Apple
Malus 'Pink Lady'
Height: 12–15 feet (dwarf), 15–20 feet (standard)
Spread: 12–15 feet
Spacing: 15–20 feet (standard), 8–10 feet (dwarf)
The Pink Lady apple tree produces crisp, sweet-tart apples with a distinctive blush pink skin over a yellow-green base. Renowned for its long storage life and delightful flavor, Pink Lady apples are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making cider. This tree is an excellent addition to home orchards, offering both beauty and bountiful harvests.
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Fruit Maturity: Late fall (typically October to early November)
Pollination: Pink Lady is partially self-fertile but benefits greatly from cross-pollination with varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith to maximize yield.
Care Tips:
- Light: Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for optimal growth and fruit production.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, in early spring before new growth begins. A second application in midsummer can support vigorous growth and fruiting.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the tree, remove dead or overcrowded branches, and encourage good air circulation. Thin fruit in early summer to prevent overcrowding and improve apple size and quality.
Pink Lady apple trees display attractive white blossoms in spring, which add visual appeal and support pollinators. Their late-season harvest ensures a long growing season and rewards growers with firm, aromatic apples that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ideal for areas with cold winters and warm growing seasons, Pink Lady is a standout variety for any home orchard.