Freedom Apple

(Malus 'Freedom')    Named for it's freedom from disease, this is an incredibly disease resistant variety. Freedom has white flowers that bloom mid-season. This tree will do best with another mid-season apple or crabapple tree to pollinate with. For example, Triumph, Honeycrisp, SnowSweet, or McIntosh. Freedom produces a large red apple that is versatile for canning, cider, baking, or eating fresh. This variety ripens in late September. Height and width at maturity: 15’ x 15’ Sun or shade: full sun Soil conditions: wide range Moisture tolerance: adaptable Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate Ash replacement? No, smaller statured tree! For more information, visit Cornell University Digital Library.     Photo credits: Stark Bros., McKay Nursery