Malus domestica 'Beni Shogun' Beni Shogun is a good friend to have - a sport of the ever-popular Fuji variety, scab and mildew resistant and a great choice for the organic grower! The fruit, which ripens in early Fall (almost a full month before Fuji!), is a pleasing dark red color and has an excellent, sweet, juicy flavor. Enjoy it fresh, made into a wonderful cider, or kept in a box for months. Considered low chill, due to its Fuji parentage; needs approx 500 hours to successfully produce blossoms and fruit. Bloom category 3 mid-season. Hardy to USDA zone 5. USDA Zone: 4-9Mature Height: 11' (Dwarf), 6' (Mini-Dwarf)Sun: Full SunRipening Time: OctoberPollination: Needs a PollinizerDwarf Rootstock: EMLA 26Mini-Dwarf Rootstock: EMLA 27Read our Apple Growing Guide
