Apple 'Transparent'

Common Name: Transparent Apple (Yellow Transparent)

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Transparent'

Zone: 2-6

Bloom Colour: Pinkish-white

Fruit Colour: Pale yellow

Fruit Size: Small to medium

Ripens/Harvest: Early to mid-July

Exposure: Full sun

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

Flavour Profile: Tart and tangy; excellent for cooking and applesauce

Fruit Texture: Tender and crisp

Years To Bear: 3-5 years after planting

Mature Size: 4-6 m (13-20 ft) tall and wide (standard) or 2-3 m (6-10 ft) tall and wide (dwarf)

Spacing: 4-5 m (13-16 ft) for standard, 2-3 m (6-10 ft) for dwarf

Pollination Requirements: Requires a different apple variety nearby for cross-pollination; suitable partners include Goodland, Norland, or Dolgo Crabapple.