Apple (Honeycrisp type)
Malus domestica · Rosaceae
| Type | tree (canopy layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 18 ft tall × 16 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | M (moderate) |
| Deer resistance | low |
| Drought tolerance | medium |
| Hardiness | 4-9 |
| Maintenance | medium |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Apr, May |
| Harvest | Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Expected yield | 50 lb/yr |
| Source | Stark Bros; CPI 2026 spring list |
Planning price
$45.00 per plant estimated
cpi · Apple - Liberty / Enterprise / Golden Delicious
Liberty is disease resistant; Enterprise is a reliable second pollinator.
Design notes
Choose two varieties for pollination (e.g. Honeycrisp plus Enterprise). Deer pressure high once fruiting.
Historic uses
Apple pectin and cider vinegar used medicinally; 'a day's apple keeps the doctor away' in English folk practice.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 6/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 6/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 8/10 |
| Complexity of care | 6/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | F | 1 | Apple - disease-resistant and long lived. Planted beside Apple 'Enterprise', which pollinates it. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | F | 1 | Apple as the third tree, planted beside Apple 'Enterprise' which pollinates it. |