Discovery Apple

USDA Certified Organic The Discovery apple, a sweet and lightly acidic apple with a hint of strawberry flavor, was discovered in the UK in the late 1940s by George Dummer. After surviving a harsh winter and coming to the attention of nurseryman Jack Matthews, it was developed and released to the market as the 'Discovery' in 1962. This heirloom apple variety has good keeping qualities and was once the main early apple in the UK, though it has since become rarer as imports have taken its place. For more information on this unique variety and other considerations for purchasing fruit trees, please continue reading below. Considerations for Discovery Apple USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating Harvest Period: Early, Midseason Bloom Period: Midseason Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: England 1940's 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 4-8 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]