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Lovely blooms of the butterfly attractant, Apple Honeycrisp Fuji tree |
Family:
Light: Full sun
Height: 12-14'
Blooms: Fragrant, white, in mid-Spring
Fruits: Bunches, delicious
Foliage: Shiny, smooth, green
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Regular
Insects/Diseases: Watch for mites, aphids, scales - spray with
horticultural oil just after plant finished blooming and then bi-weekly
throughout summer
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, hedges
Propagation: Grafting, cuttings
Comments: The Apple Honeycrisp Fuji tree is a cold tolerant plant.
Its fruits are aromatic, juicy, crunchy and sweet. Mulch 2-3" deep
around 4' circumference of plant to retain moisture. Thin
out fruits to prevent branches from breaking. Apple Honeycrisp
Fuji tree requires early morning sun and good air circulation to prevent
powdery mildew disease. Blooms attract bees. Apple
trees are host plants for Viceroy butterflies.
USDA Hardiness Zones
: 6-8 |
