Apple, dwarf (B9) 'Liberty (B9)'
Malus domestica 'Liberty (B9)', Hardiness : Zone 4
Category
Fruit tree
Description
'Liberty' is an American apple cultivar developed at Cornell University's Geneva Experiment Station in New York. Its breeding involved 'Macoun', 'Malus floribunda 821' and 'Golden Delicious'. It is particularly well known for its high resistance to apple scab and good resistance to several other important apple diseases. It produces red, crisp, juicy and mildly tart apples, generally harvested in late September or early October.
Availability
30-65cm high, naked roots
    quantity available: 7
40.50$ +1
Features
Height X Width
2.5m X 2.0m
Foliage
-
Flowering
White to pinkish-white apple blossoms produced in spring. Flowering is generally mid-season. Blooming time : from may to beginning of june
Fruits
Medium-sized apples with an attractive red to dark-red skin, often with lighter striping. Flesh is creamy white, crisp, juicy and mildly tart, with a pleasant aromatic flavour. Good for fresh eating, cooking, juice and storage.
Harvest : from end of september to beginning of october
Resistances
Considered hardy Resistant to: Apple scab
Sun exposure
Full sun
Soil type
Normal, well drained
Edible parts
Fruit
Pollination
Needs another cultivar nearby to bear fruits
For more details, see our articles on pollination