PlantFiles: Apple
Malus x domestica 'Anna'

Very Vigorous and fast growing tree. Has remained disease and pest free. Must be pruned every year to reduce water sprouts. Large apples that keep about one month in the refrigerator. Needs cross pollination to set much fruit. Excellent choice in my area. Has never needed any pesticides.

previously listed zone topping out at 8b is definitely wrong (will get that changed soon)... does fantastic in southern California zones up to 10a.. in fact, this apple is particularly good for our region as it does not need the same cooling period many apples need to make good fruit. Temps that never get below 32F still stimulate excellent fruit production. Cant say it's the world's best tasting apple, but not bad.

twigsnberries states that Anna needs a pollinator; this is not true. Anna is self-fertile, but benefits from a pollinator.

Justed moved to Fallbrook property with many fruit tree's that have been neglected. We have several varieties of apples...3 Anna Apple that are producing fruit now (July).
We are not sure when to fertilize, how to prune after growing season, and how to maintain...suckers, disease, keep insects from eating, etc. Any helpful tips would be appreciated.

This variety blooms very early. Something to keep in mind when selecting a pollinator.

FEB 1, 2009: Chose it because of its low chill requirements (200 chill hours), suitable for my area. It doesn't require a pollinator but abundant literature says planting Golden Dorsett or Gala leads to better fruit production. I may get a pollinator next year.

APR 20, 2012: Got my first apple ever, actually 3. Wonder if squirrels, et al will leave them alone until June. In 2010 I planted a Golden Dorsett as a pollinator.

Per Urban Harvest, Houston TX: Large crops of large, sweet, crisp, mild flavored fruit that stores 2 months. Self-fruitful, but better production if pollinated by Dorsett Golden. A low-chilling yellow apple with a slight red blush. The fruit ripens in early June, softens fast and should be handled carefully. Optimum harvest is before one third of the peel develops the red blush.

Our Anna Apple is a strong grower and has the lowesty chill requirement of any apple that I know of (+/- 100 hours). The tree definitely likes the presence of a Golden Dorsett or Fuji as pollinator. The tree is relatively little bother and doesn't seem to mind an occasional intrusion of coastal weather (fog) that causes some of the other trees in the orchard to require care.

A nice small apple tree similar to macintosh flavor for florida or other low chill areas, about 75 -100 hours below 45 deg. It does require a pollinator, yellow dorsett is compatible.

Parentage / Origin: Israel
Description: Yellow variety with red blush has a sweet, crisp flavor. Keeps two months refrigerated.
Tree Characteristics: Low chill (200 hours) variety.