Franklin cider apple trees

Franklin cider apple trees for sale

Choose a size - Delivery in spring 2026.

• 1Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95

  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  G.214 rootstock
  

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• 2Semi-standard, 1-year bare-root tree $39.95

  Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
  Semi-vigorous rootstock
  

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All about Franklin cider apple trees

Franklin is a modern cider apple, released in 2017. The juice has plenty of tannins but also sugars, and is suitable for hard or sweet cider. The apples can also be eaten fresh.

How to grow

Franklin is cold-hardy to zone 4, and has good disease resistance.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

This variety was discovered by Bill Mayo in his farm orchard at Franklin, Vermont. Not to be confused with the Franklin apple variety developed by Ohio Agriculture Experiment Station.

Franklin characteristics

• Gardening skillAverage
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group4
• Pollinating othersAverage
• Picking seasonVery late
• UsesJuiceHard cider
• Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
• General resistanceGood
• FireblightSome resistance
• ScabSome resistance
• Cedar apple rustSome resistance
• Cold hardiness (USDA)Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin2000
• Flesh colourWhite
• Fruit colorGreen / YellowRusset