Haralson apple tree

Malus domestica 'Haralson'

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• Picking season: Very late
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

Haralson is a great all-round backyard apple variety, disease-resistant and cold-hardy.

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Haralson apple trees for the northern states for sale

• Medium 1-year bare-root tree $37.95
  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  Semi-dwarf rootstock
  

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Haralson is an ideal backyard apple variety, especially for the northern states. It is one of the most cold-hardy apple varieties, suitable for zone 4 or even zone 3. It is also very productive and easy to train and grow.

The apples ripen very late in October, and can be kept in a cold store for several months. They can be eaten fresh, particularly if you like a tart apple, and also used for baking and juicing.

History

Haralson was one of the first new varieties to emerge from the highly-regarded University of Minnesota cold-hardy apple breeding program, and was released in 1922. One of the parents is Wealthy, the first apple variety specifically developed for cold-hardiness in Minnesota.

Haralson characteristics

• Gardening skillAverage
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group3
• Pollinating othersAverage
• PloidyDiploid
• Bearing regularityRegular
• Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
• WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
• Picking seasonVery late
• UsesEating freshCulinaryJuiceDual purpose
• CroppingHeavy
• Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
• Flavor style (apples)Sharper
• Cooking resultKeeps shape
• General resistanceGood
• FireblightSome resistance
• ScabSome susceptibility
• Cedar apple rustSome resistance
• Cold hardiness (USDA)(3) -40F / -40C
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorGreen - lightOrange / RedOrange flush
• Fruit sizeAverage