What is a semi-dwarf tree?
Semi-Dwarf- 1 year approximately 10′ to 12′ at maturity, plant 15′ to 20′ apart, 2 varieties needed for pollination *(exceptions listed below), about 2 to 4 years to bear depending on variety and growing conditions (Northern Spy can take up to 7 years). All semi-dwarf apple trees, including compspurs, are grafted on dwarfing rootstock Malling VII. pH 6.6 to 6.8. Most varieties are hardy to about -20. Some varieties are hardy to -30, see **Most Hardy list below. EXCEPTIONS: Triploids -Baldwin, Red Stayman Winesap, Spigold, Jonagold, Mutsu, RI Greening, Gravenstein, T. C. King. These varieties do not pollinate other varieties and must have 2 other varieties of apple trees for pollination. Multi grafted – 4 in 1 is self pollinating. **MOST HARDY – Yellow Transparent, Chenango Strawberry, Cortland, Gravenstein, Red Astrachan, Duchess of Oldenburg, McIntosh, Snow, Wolf River, Wealthy, Seek No Further (Westfield), Freedom, Golden Russet and Whitney Crabapple. These varieties are hardy to abo
