Apple ‘September Ruby’

Common Name: September Ruby Apple

Scientific Name: Malus ‘September Ruby’

Zone: 1b – 3 (extremely hardy; reliable to −40 °C) 

Bloom Colour: White to light pink (mid‑May)

Fruit Colour: Dark ruby red over light green base

Fruit Size: 6 – 7 cm (2.5 in.) diameter; medium‑large 

Ripens/Harvest: Mid‑ to late September; stores up to 4 months

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Moist, well‑drained loam; tolerates a range of prairie soils

Flavour Profile: Sweet‑tart; good for fresh eating, juicing, and cooking 

Fruit Texture: Crisp flesh, firm skin; stores well

Years To Bear: 4 – 5 years after planting

Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall × 12–20 ft wide (semi‑dwarf to standard, rootstock dependent)

Spacing: 12–20 ft between trees; 20 ft between rows for orchard layout

Pollination Requirements: Requires a different apple or crabapple cultivar nearby for cross‑pollination (mid‑season bloomer)