Cortland Apple Tree
Introduced: 1898, New York
A cross between McIntosh and Ben Davis, the Cortland was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York. This popular apple exhibits a sweet-tart, vinous flavor and crisp refreshing bite. The crisp, white flesh of Cortland is very slow to brown once cut, making them ideal for salads, as well as fresh eating and baking.
Blooms Mid-Season
Ripens Early/Mid-September
Best Uses - Fresh, Cooking, Cider
Dwarf root stock: G202
1/2” Caliper +/-
4 foot tall +/-
Final height of 12 feet +/-
Will mature in 6-7 years
Apple Tree Notes:
Plant where trees will get sun for most of the day in a well drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots, don’t add fertilizers or compost when filling the hole, save those for a top-dressing once the tree leafs out. Always protect your new trees with a “mouse guard” either a wrap from a garden center or a tube made from hardware cloth. Apple trees set better crops when at least two different varieties are planted for cross pollination.