Apple 'Fireside'

Common Name: Fireside Apple Tree

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Fireside'

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree

Zone: 4-7

Bloom Colour: White to pale pink

Fruit Colour: Red with pale yellow stripes

Fruit Size: Large

Ripens/Harvest: Late September to October

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

Flavour Profile: Sweet and mildly spicy

Fruit Texture: Firm and crisp

Years To Bear: 3-5 years after planting

Mature Size: 15-20 feet tall, 15-20 feet wide (semi-dwarf and dwarf options may be smaller)

Spacing: 15-20 feet apart for standard trees, 10-12 feet for semi-dwarf

Pollination Requirements: Requires a pollination partner; best paired with another mid to late-season blooming apple variety