Winecrisp Apple Tree

The original seeding to yield the WineCrisp apple tree was first crossed in 1969 by L.F. Hough at Rutgers University; he used the unremarkably named Rock 41-112 x PRI 841-103 to produce the first tree to yield the modern WineCrisp characteristics. The actual tree moved from Rutgers and was planted at the Pomology Research Farm in Urbana, IL, producing the first WineCrisp apple in 1975. The tree was released to the public in 1990 and became available out of patent in 2002.  The tree has medium vigor and grows moderately uptight. Typical branch angle is between 45 and 90 degrees. The semi-spreading branches allow for a uniform canopy of leaves with blossoms and fruit along the entirety of the branches. Apples tend to grow in clusters and should be thinned slightly. It is a consistent and heavy cropper earring both on spurs and lateral buds. Fruit is persistent staying on the tree even after the apple has ripened.   Its blooms are medium in size and numerous but not crowded. Standard appl