USDA Certified Organic Hubbardston’s Nonsuch apple tree originated in Hubbardston, Massachusetts in the early 1800's. Nonsuch French translation, Nonpareil, meaning "without equal" speaks to this apples high regard. The nonsuch apple is among the best early to mid-season eating apples. A sweet crisp apple that will fill the harvest gap between Gravenstein and Spitzenberg. The Nonsuch apple is usually medium to large size fruit with clear to red skin in our climate, but color is variable. Flesh is white, moderately firm, sweet and rich. Beach describes the Nonsuch apple as "excellent for dessert but less satisfactory for culinary use." Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Nonsuch and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm. Considerations for Nonsuch Apple Tree USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Eating Fresh, Desserts / Pies Harvest Period: Midseason Bloom Period: Midseason Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: Massachusetts 1830 Storage: 1 month Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 2-4 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-7 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often whips with a few feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
