What kind of apple is Winesap?
Malus domestica
Winesap is an old apple cultivar of unknown origin, dating at least to American colonial times. Its apples are sweet with a tangy finish. They are used for eating, cooking, are especially prized for cider….Winesap.
| Malus domestica ‘Winesap’ | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | ‘Winesap’ |
What apple trees pollinate Winesap?
The Red Stayman Winesap Apple is known as a Triploid meaning it cannot pollinate other apple trees. I would recommend planting a Stark® Golden Delicious Apple or Starkspur® Red Rome Beauty Apple.
Does a Winesap apple tree need a pollinator?
Stayman Winesap apples are great for desserts, juice or canning. A great lunch apple that keeps well. The Stayman Winesap apple tree is an early bearer that needs a pollinator.
How long does it take a Winesap apple tree to produce fruit?
Bears fruit in 6–10 years if standard, 4–6 years if semi-dwarf and 3–4 years if dwarf. Needs a compatible cultivar–growing within 100′ of the tree for standard, 50′ for semi-dwarf and 20′ for dwarf varieties– to ensure pollination.
Are Stayman and Winesap apples the same?
The Stayman-Winesap is a cross between a Stayman apple and a Winesap apple. The combination of the two strains produces an apple of exceptional eating quality. The Stayman-Winesap’s firm yellow flesh; crisp, coarse texture; and its tart, rich wine-like taste makes it memorable.
What does a Stayman Winesap apple look like?
‘Stayman’ is a medium-sized, roundish-conic apple with a thick, greenish-yellow skin covered almost entirely with a deep red blush, darker red stripes, and russet dots. The stem cavity often shows heavy russetting. Firm, tender, finely textured, juicy, crisp, and yellowish-green, the flesh is tart and spicy.
How do you grow Winesap apples?
You’ll need to plant Winesap apple trees in a location that gets six or more hours a day of direct, unfiltered sun. A proper site makes Winesap apple care even easier. Those already growing a Winesap apple tree say that a wide variety of soils will do just fine, from sand to clay.
What is the season for Winesap apples?
Winesap apples are available in the late fall through winter.
Where are Winesap apples grown?
Winesap: Originating in New Jersey before 1800, this apple has become well loved throughout the South. The reasons for this affection are many. It has the ability to grow on most southern soil types, most notably clays. The tree is immune to cedar apple rust and has the ability to produce crops almost every year.
Are Winesap apples still available?
Seasons/Availability Winesap apples are available in the late fall through winter.
What are Yates apples?
A small red apple that is very firm with dotted skin. The Yates apple has a juicy aromatic flesh with excellent taste. A heavy bearing apple and a good pollinator for most apples. The Yates apple tree is very easy to grow and a favorite for wildlife.
Where is the Winesap apple grown?
New Jersey
Winesap: Originating in New Jersey before 1800, this apple has become well loved throughout the South. The reasons for this affection are many. It has the ability to grow on most southern soil types, most notably clays. The tree is immune to cedar apple rust and has the ability to produce crops almost every year.