Winekist Apple produces a good medium size apple, with brilliant red skin, sometimes turning somewhat purple. The crisp, course, juicy, tart red flesh is great for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking. The red flesh makes for a great dark pink sauce or a rich red coloring for ciders. Short storage, up to a few weeks.
Tree is naturally semi-dwarf and does well in a garden setting. The wood is pink when cut open, and the leaves have a reddish, coppery appearance. A moderately vigorous grower. Spur bearing, so can be grown as a columnar. Summer prune to maintain small size.
Details
Botanical Name
Malus 'Winekist'
Common Name
Winekist Semi Dwarf Apple
Hardiness Zone
- 4
Appearance
Max Height
16 feet
Max Spread
12 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- Pink
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Juice Making
- Sauces
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
High
Deer Resistance
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