Apples trees for the south
Apple varieties which are suitable for growing in the humid climates of the south-eastern states.
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Akane
Akane is an attractive early-season eating apple with a good pedigree and a sweet/sharp flavor.- Picking season: Early
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 4
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Anna
Anna is the go-to apple apple variety for growers in low-chill climates - if you are in southern California, or the southern states, Anna is a good choice.- Picking season: Very early
- Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
- Pollination group: 1
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Arkansas Black
Arkansas Black is an unusual and attractive apple, used as a winter apple after maturing in a cold store.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3
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Chieftain
A quietly popular apple, similar to Delicious but with a better and more complex flavor.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 4
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Cripps Pink
Cripps Pink is one of the best-known modern apple varieties, well-suited to the warmer apple-growing regions.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3
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Cripps Red
Cripps Red is a late-season dessert apple from Australia, with a crisp dense flesh and a good flavor.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3
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Hewe's Virginia
Best sellerAlso known as Virginia Crab, Hewe's Crab is considered one of the best varieties for cider.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3
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King David
A popular Arkansas variety with a rich southern flavor.- Picking season: Very late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3
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SundanceTM
Best sellerA high-quality late-season eating apple, with excellent flavor and disease-resistant qualities.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 4
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Williams' Pride
An early summer apple, with excellent disease-resistance and a pleasant tart flavor.- Picking season: Very early
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 2
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Winesap
Winesap is a popular southern heirloom apple, widely grown in Virginia in the 19th century.- Picking season: Late
- Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
- Pollination group: 3