Saint Cecilia Apple

USDA Certified Organic Saint Cecilia apple tree is a seedling from Cox's Orange Pippin; this gem is valued in England as a high quality dessert apple. The Saint Cecilia apples are yellow-green skin coated in a deep red sheen. The Saint Cecilia apple flesh is similar to Cox with intense, sweet, crisp, juicy flavor. It's said to be at its most exquisite on St Cecilia’s Day (Nov 22nd).  The Saint Cecilia apples will often keep into late March when placed in  refrigeration. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Saint Cecilia and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm. Considerations for Saint Cecilia Apple USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Cider, Cooking / Sauces, Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Late Low Chill: Yes Bloom Period: Midseason Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: Wales 1918 Storage: 3 Months or More Disease Resistance: Good Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf) Years to Bear: 2-4 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often 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. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]