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Apple 'Whitney Russet King'

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

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

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)

Bloom Time

Deciduous

Other Details

Other details

Full Sun

Propagation Methods

Seed is poisonous if ingested

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Pink

White/Near White

Pollination

Mid 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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amandaemily

(Zone 9a) | June 2007 | neutral

Notes from USDA GRIN

Same as Tompkins King, except a portion of the fruits are russeted, the rest normal. Russet-fruited m...Read More

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