Click here for Apple Care Guide Malue domestica - King David Apple 🚫Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Apple to CA. King David is an heirloom apple discovered in 1893 on Ben Frost’s farm in Durham, Arkansas. Thought to be a cross of Jonathan and Arkansas Black or Jonathan and Winesap, it is highly disease-resistant and known for its outstanding flavor. The medium-sized, round fruit has pale cream-yellow flesh that is firm, crunchy, and intensely flavorful. It has been reported to thrive in low chill hour climates (potentially to Zone 10), though best suited for Zones 4-8. Plant Characteristics Size & Spacing: Tree; space accordingly Hardiness: Zones 4-8 (potentially up to Zone 10 in mild climates) Fruit Type: Medium-sized, firm, crunchy apple Pollination: Requires a pollinator Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Poor Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Excellent Thorns: No Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Well Drained Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.