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Apple 'Shell'

Malusx domestica

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Malus (MAY-lus)

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Species

x domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Sun Exposure

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)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Bloom Time

Deciduous

Other Details

Other details

Full Sun

Propagation Methods

N/A

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Pink

Pollination

Late Winter/Early Spring

Bearing Habit

Unknown - Tell us

Rootstock Vigor

By grafting

By budding

Disease Resistance

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Usage

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Trees

Regional

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

From Just Fruit and Exotics: "Originating in Alabama, this was developed by Mr. Green Shell (born 1841). Mr. Shell had an apple orchard i...Read More

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