Yates: A Powerhouse for Late-Season Deer Attraction When your late-season hunt demands reliable attraction, the Yates Apple Tree is your ace. This time-tested variety brings dependable productivity and irresistible appeal to your property, ensuring your hunting success well into November and December. Grafted onto full standard seedling rootstock, the Yates apple tree matures into a robust tree that will have you measuring fruit yield in bushels rather than apples. Yates Apple Tree Overview Fruit Bearing: Late October to December Growth Habit: Vigorous and upright-spreading Yield: Heavy-bearing with consistent productivity Cold Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 5-7 Rootstock: Grafted onto full standard seedling rootstock What Makes Yates Exceptional? Wildlife Appeal: Produces small, flavorful apples with excellent hang time, naturally staggering a late-season drop to keep deer close when it matters most. Flavor Worth Stealing: Sweet and juicy with a hint of spiciness, the apples are perfect for fresh eating or cider if you can resist sharing with the wildlife. Hardy and Resilient: Exceptional resistance to diseases like apple scab and fireblight, withstanding the challenges of diverse climates. The Yates Apple Tree is more than just a tree, it’s a game-changing element of your hunting strategy, built to thrive and support your goals. Plant this resilient and productive variety to enhance your habitat and keep deer returning late into the season. This is a grafted tree on full standard seedling apple rootstock, selected to ensure rapid growth and a long-lasting presence. If a more vigorous rootstock existed, I’d use it.
