The Ambrosia Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Ambrosia') is a cold-hardy, late-season dessert Apple with a heavenly-sweet, honeyed flavor that truly lives up to its name—Ambrosia, food of the gods! This Canadian-born beauty is prized for its low acidity, crisp texture, and pale yellow skin blushed with rosy pink. An excellent fresh-eating Apple that ripens in mid to late fall, Ambrosia stores well and resists bruising, making it a favorite among home growers and orchardists alike! Its spring flowers are a frothy white and pink display and are beloved by pollinators! This medium-sized deciduous tree forms a rounded canopy of green, ovate foliage that casts cooling shade through the summer. The flowers are quickly followed by luscious, full-sized Apples that hang like polished ornaments by autumn. Expect golden yellow leaves in the fall. The fruit ripens late in the season and is often harvested after the first frost, enhancing its signature sweetness. Key Features Exceptionally sweet, low-acid fruit with floral, honey-like flavor Mid to late fall ripening Cold-hardy; ideal for cooler growing zones! Medium-sized deciduous tree with attractive spring blooms Long storage life and bruise resistance Disease resistant - good resistance to apple scab Canadian origin - developed in British Columbia for excellent cold hardiness Landscaping Uses This mid-sized fruit tree reaches around 12–15 feet tall and wide (dwarf forms available), making it perfect for backyard orchards or edible landscapes. Ideal in size for home orchards or espalier use! Focal point in edible gardens or food forests Great in rows for small orchards or espaliered along fences Useful shade tree with ornamental spring flowers Ideal for cold-climate fruit growers Perfect as front yard specimens Care and Maintenance Ambrosia hails from British Columbia and thrives in USDA growing zones 4 through 8, preferring cooler summer climates and needing a good amount of winter chill to produce. It's not self-pollinating, so it will need a nearby companion for a bountiful harvest. Like many modern Apple cultivars, it resists scab! As a deciduous fruit tree, the Ambrosia Apple is cold-hardy, moderately vigorous, and needs cross-pollination to bear fruit. Planting Time: Best planted in early spring or fall Sun Needs: Full sun (6–8 hours daily) Soil Needs: Well-drained loam preferred; avoid soggy soils Moisture Needs: Moderate water—regular moisture during establishment and fruiting Mulch: Apply 3-4 inches of mulch around the base; compost helps improve soil fertility Fertilization Needs: Light annual feeding in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers Pruning: Prune in late winter; remove dead wood and shape for airflow and light Renewal Pruning: Not typically needed; light annual pruning will suffice Special Needs/Perks: Cold-hardy Pest-resistant Great storage-Apple Chill Hours: Requires approx. 800–1000 chill hours Pollination Needs: Not self-pollinating; needs a companion Apple nearby Compatible Pollinators for Ambrosia Apple: Honeycrisp Fuji Gala Granny Smith Golden Delicious Make Your Orchard a Little More Divine—With Ambrosia Don't miss your chance to grow the luscious, crisp-sweet Ambrosia Apple Tree—a dessert Apple so divine it feels plucked from an orchard in Eden. Its low acid and floral tones make every bite feel like a special treat, and with proper pollination, you'll get baskets of perfect fruit year after year. Order now, and Nature Hills will ship your own fruit of the Gods to your doorstep!
