Very hardy and delicious! Misty Rose apples are firm, crisp and juicy with a pleasant aromatic component. These apples are best used for fresh eating and juicing. Skin is rose red over green in colour with white flesh, Misty Rose apples have a gorgeous subtle natural dusting of bloom, especially cherished by cider-makers. See photos of this subtle blue hue over top the bright rose skin colour - beauty! The size of the apples averages 7 to 8 cm (3") in diameter and ripens in early September, storing up to 2 months in cold storage. Released by the University of Saskatchewan. Growers Note: Very hardy apple, grows well in colder regions Hardiness Zone: 2 Height at Maturity: 5 meters (18 feet) Spread: 4 meters (15 feet) Soil Preference: Well drained Light: Full sun Pollination: Self-sterile (Requires a different apple cultivar nearby for best pollination. Any of our apple trees will work) Latin Name: Malus 'Misty Rose'