We are getting ready to plant a few apple trees, and would like to find a variety that is good for both hard cider and pie. It seems to me that a sweet-tart apple would work well. If the tannins are too high, it might not work well for pie. We also hope to find a variety that is disease resistant and stores well. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. So far I am considering Arkansas Black or Roxbury Russet.
I live in USDA zone 8. I already have a Fuji, whichis in pollination group 3, so Ideally I would like to find a variety that will cross-pollinate with that. Many heirloom apples are triploid, so we might have to add a crab apple for polination purposes.
I live in USDA zone 8. I already have a Fuji, whichis in pollination group 3, so Ideally I would like to find a variety that will cross-pollinate with that. Many heirloom apples are triploid, so we might have to add a crab apple for polination purposes.