Franklin cider apple trees

Franklin cider apple trees for sale

Pre-order for delivery in spring 2027

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

  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  Semi-dwarf rootstock
  

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

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

  Out of stock
  

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

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Franklin?Average
• Is Franklin self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is Franklin?4
• Is Franklin good for pollinating others?Average
• What season do you pick Franklin?Very late
• UsesJuiceHard cider
• How long can you keep Franklin in a fridge?2-3 weeks
• What is the overall disease resistance of Franklin?Good
• How resistant is Franklin to fire blight?Some resistance
• Is Franklin resistant to scab?Some resistance
• Is Franklin resistant to cedar apple rust?Some resistance
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Franklin?Zone 4 (-34C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Where does Franklin originate from?United States
• When was Franklin first introduced?2000
• Flesh colorWhite
• Fruit colorGreen / YellowRusset