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Fruit tree comparison - Wolf River
Apple tree
Wolf River

Wolf River is the perfect cooking apple for the north - reliable, cold-hardy, disease resistant.
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Growing


Apple tree
Wolf River
Gardening skillBeginner
Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
Pollination group3
Pollinating othersAverage
PloidyDiploid
Bearing regularityRegular
Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
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Using


Apple tree
Wolf River
Picking seasonLate
UsesCulinary
Traditional cooker
Juice
CroppingHeavy
Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
Flavor style (apples)Sweeter
Cooking resultKeeps shape
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Disease resistance


Apple tree
Wolf River
General resistanceGood
FireblightSome susceptibility
CankerSome resistance
ScabVery resistant
Cedar apple rustSome resistance
MildewVery resistant
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Climate


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


Apple tree
Wolf River
Country of originUnited States
Period of origin1850 - 1899
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