Varieties Offered
Anna, Arkansas Black, Ein Shemer, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Supergold Yellow Delicious
Anna
Ornamental, deciduous tree produces heavy crops of large, yellow apples with a red blush and a sweet, mild flavor. Israel’s low chilling variety (200 hours) is well-suited to Southern California and low desert areas. Pollinator required. Blooms in spring. Fruit ripens in late June. Fruit is good for eating fresh, or in salads, pies, and sauce.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Best Pollinators: Ein Shemer, Gala
Arkansas Black
Medium-sized, disease resistant tree. Fruit has a semi-tart flavor and is hard with deep red skin that darkens in storage. Requires 400-500 chill hours. Pollinator required. Blooms in spring. Fruit ripens in October. Great for baking and cooking.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Best Pollinators: Fuji, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Supergold Yellow Delicious
Ein Shemer
Ornamental, deciduous tree produces heavy crops of medium, greenish yellow apples with crisp, tart flesh. Low chilling variety (350 hours) from Israel is well-suited to Southern California and low desert areas. Pollinator recommended. Blooms in early spring. Fruit ripens from mid June to early July. Fruit is good for eating fresh, or in salads, pies, and sauce.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Best Pollinators: Anna, Gala, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Supergold Yellow Delicious
Fuji
Ornamental, deciduous tree produces medium to large, reddish green fruit with flavorful, crunchy, juicy, white flesh. Excellent storage life. Needs 400 hours of winter chilling and a long-growing season. Pollinator required. Blooms mid-late spring. Fruit ripens in September or October. Fruit is good for eating fresh or for cooking.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Best Pollinators: Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Supergold Yellow Delicious
Gala
Ornamental, deciduous tree produces medium apples with golden yellow skin and scarlet stripes. Yellowish white flesh is firm, aromatic, semi-sweet, and fine-textured. Needs 500 hours of winter chilling. Tolerates hot summer areas. Pollinator required. Blooms in early spring. Fruit ripens in August or October. Fruit is excellent for eating fresh or drying.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Best Pollinators: Anna, Ein Shemer, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Supergold Yellow Delicious
Granny Smith
Ornamental, deciduous tree produces shiny, bright green fruit with firm, crisp, tart flesh. Long storage life. Needs 400 hours of winter chilling. Prefers a long, hot growing season. Self-fertile. Blooms in spring. Fruit ripens in August or September, in warm areas; in October or November, in cool areas. Fruit is good for eating fresh, cooking, sauce, or for freezing.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Pink Lady
Fruits have a beautiful pink color with yellow undertones and have a crisp, juicy, tart flavor. Vigorous, upright habit. Requires 400 hours of winter chilling. Pollinator required. Blooms in spring. Fruit ripens in late October. Great dessert apple or fresh eating.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular During Fruit Development
Soil: Deep, Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Best Pollinators: Ein Shemer, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Red Delicious
Red Delicious
Ornamental, deciduous tree produces heavy crops of large, red fruit with pointed, five-knobbed ends. Mild, sweet flavor. Needs 700-900 hours of winter chilling. Prefers warm days and cool nights during the growing season. Pollinator required. Blooms in mid spring. Fruit ripens in September or October. Fruit is good for eating fresh or in salads.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Well Drained, Slightly Acidic
Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Best Pollinators: Ein Shemer, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Supergold Yellow Delicious
Supergold Yellow Delicious
A new sort of Golden Delicious producing large, yellow apples that often blush pinkish-rose. Conical to rounded fruit have white fleshy interiors that are highly sweet, crispy and fragrant. Requires 800 chill hours. Pollinator required. Blooms in late spring. Fruit ripens in late September. Fresh eating or cooking use.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Regular
Soil: Well Drained
Hardiness Zone(s): 5-8
Best Pollinators: Ein Shemer, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Red Delicious
Resources
LSU AgCenter- Chill Hour Map
LSU AgCenter- Don't Give Up on Apples
LSU AgCenter- Get It Growing: How to properly prune fruit trees
LSU AgCenter- How to Prune 2 to 3 year old Fruit Trees
LSU AgCener- Training and Other Care of Apple Trees
LSU AgCenter- The Louisiana Home Orchard