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Cortland Apple Tree
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The Crisp Captivating Cortland Apple
- A Cross of Ben Davis and McIntosh
- An Established Cultivar
- Stunning Red Fruit with Yellow Highlights
- Slow to Brown
How many ways would you like to use your apples? The Cortland Apple (Malus 'Cortland') gives you a multitude of choices. It is a cross between a Ben Davis and a McIntosh, and the variety has been cultivated for the past 100 years. It is a midseason variety, that grows well in zones 3-8.
When mature, your Cortland Apple tree will be covered with medium to large red fruit with hints of yellow. The white flesh of this variety does not turn brown after peeling as rapidly as most apple varieties, so it is a great apple to use in salads. In addition to salads, the sweet and slightly tart flesh is great for cider, pies, and freezing, so you can enjoy your apples all year long.
In April, you can expect your Cortland Apple tree to be surrounded by bees, pollinating the pink and white blooms. While partially self-fertile, you will probably want to add another variety to improve pollination and yield.
You can pair this variety with others that bloom about the same time, such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Cripp's Pink, Burgundy, Florina, Grimes Golden, Redfree.
The Cortland Apple is a vigorous variety with a lovely form. It is moderately resistant to fire blight and apple scab, so you will have to worry less about pests and diseases. They are reliable bearers and will produce a full crop in 4 to 6 years.
Do you live in the northern part of the country? The Cortland Apple does well in cold climates and is able to survive cold winters. Plant this variety in rich, well-drained soil. If your soil lacks nutrients, add organic matter like leaves, compost and manure to enrich the soil. While the tree is young, you will need to water weekly as the sapling sinks its roots deep into the aquifer.
The longer you wait to put your Cortland Apple tree in the ground, the longer you will have to wait to enhance your life with the delicious apples that it will produce. Pies, cakes, cider, apple butter, in addition to canned apples and apples fresh from the tree will be yours to enjoy in a few short years. Plant this lovely variety this spring by ordering now.
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Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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| From | To | S&H | |
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| 0 | - | 19.99 | 14.95 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 17.95 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 19.95 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 24.95 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 29.95 |
| 130 | - | 130+ | Approx 25% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 4-8
| Botanical Name | Malus 'Cortland' |
|---|---|
| Type | Deciduous |
| Mature Height | | Semi-Dwarf Height: 12 - 18 feet | Standard Height: 18 - 25 feet |
| Mature Spread | | Semi-Dwarf Spread: 10 - 15 feet | Standard Spread: 15-18 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Moisture | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Harvest Time | Late Season |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| When To Prune | Late Winter |
| Fragrant | Yes |