Apple 'Cortland'

Common Name: Cortland Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Cortland'

Zone: 4-8

Bloom Colour: Pink buds opening to white flowers

Fruit Colour: Deep red with occasional greenish-yellow undertones

Fruit Size: Medium to large

Ripens/Harvest: Late September to early October

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Deep, loamy, moderately fertile, well-drained soils

Flavour Profile: Sweet with a hint of tartness

Fruit Texture: Tender, snow-white flesh; slow to brown after slicing

Years To Bear: 3-5 years after planting

Mature Size: Semi-dwarf trees reach 12-15 feet in height and width

Spacing: 12-15 feet apart for semi-dwarf trees

Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile; better yields when cross-pollinated with another apple variety that blooms simultaneously, such as 'Granny Smith' or 'Braeburn'