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Malus 'York Imperial'

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Malus (MAY-lus) (Info)
Cultivar: York Imperial

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Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Time:
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Pollination:
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Rootstock Vigor:
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Bearing Habit:
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Disease Resistance:
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Fruit Usage:
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Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By grafting

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Farmerdill On Dec 16, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

A big lopsided apple that is great for cooking. Good keeper and shipper. When I was younger a lot of orchardist along the Blue Ridge mountains grew and shipped this apple. Still a few grown in Botetourt county, Virginia.

Neutral Big_Red On Dec 15, 2004, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Also known as: Johnson’s Fine Winter, York, Shep.

One of the most important commercial processing apples in Virginia, York Imperial is also the leading apple variety in Pennsylvania. Originating in York, Pennsylvania in the 1800's on the farm of a Mr. Johnson, York Imperial soon became a favorite of growers for its long-keeping abilities and fine processing qualities. The fruit is medium to large with a distinctive oblong or lopsided shape. The skin is light yellow in color with stripes of brownish-red. The coarse yellow flesh is firm and juicy with a mild tartness to the flavor. Ripens late fall (November - December) and hangs well on the tree into late winter.



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