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Apple trees
Novaspy

An improved form of Northern Spy, and an excellent all-round apple for northern areas.
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Growing


Apple trees
Novaspy
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
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Using


Apple trees
Novaspy
Picking seasonLate
UsesEating fresh
Culinary
Juice
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
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Disease resistance


Apple trees
Novaspy
General resistanceGood
FireblightVery resistant
ScabSome resistance
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Climate


Apple trees
Novaspy
Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
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Identification


Apple trees
Novaspy
Country of originCanada
Period of origin1950 - 1999
Fruit colorOrange / Red
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