Keepsake Apple Tree

Introduced: 1979, Minnesota

This firm “antique looking” apple has a very crisp, juicy, light yellow flesh. Keepsake has a melon like aroma and is wonderful for fresh eating or baking. Keepsake was introduced in 1979 as a cross of Malinda and Northern Spy, and is a parent to the famous Honeycrisp. A Champlain Orchards’ staff favorite! Hardy, productive, and moderately vigorous, it often bears fruit at a young age.

Blooms Mid-Season

Ripens Mid/Late - October

Best Uses - Fresh Eating, Cooking

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.

PICK TREES THAT BLOOM AT THE SAME TIME FOR PROPER POLLINATION AND FRUITING!