Anna Apple is an early-ripening variety known for its sweet, crisp fruit that is perfect for fresh eating and baking. This deciduous tree thrives in warm climates and is particularly well-suited to areas with mild winters, making it a popular choice in the warm tropical climate regions.

Anna Apple trees prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soils and require regular watering to ensure healthy fruit development. Pruning is recommended to maintain tree shape and promote good air circulation.

Developed in Israel in the 1950s, Anna Apple is prized for its ability to produce high-quality fruit in warm climates where traditional apple varieties may struggle.

Additionally, Anna Apple trees support local ecosystems by providing food for pollinators and wildlife, and they contribute to the biodiversity of orchards and home gardens.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 200-300 hours (LOW CHILL)

POLLINATION & FRUITING

Pollination Requirements: Partially Self-pollinating (better with cross-pollination)
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (Bees)
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White to pink

SIZE & SPACING

Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 15-20′ wide
Plant Spacing: 15-20′ apart
Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading, Open
Rootstock: Semi Dwarf

Lifespan: 50-80 years

FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS

Fruit Size: 3″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet, crisp
Fruit Color and Appearance Red with yellow-green, smooth, medium to large, round
Harvest Time: Late June – Early July
Yield & Storage: Moderate, stores well
Years to Bear: 2-3

Apple Tree Care

Anna Apple Trees benefit from yearly pruning. Prune Anna Apple Trees in December when the trees are dormant. Trim off any suckers that appear low on the trunk, and remove any dead wood. You should also prune any limbs that have split, or been cracked from wind or other damage. Remove any new vigorous vertical growth that has grown up from older spreading branches.

When pruning an Anna Apple Tree use clean sharp pruning shears and make tidy cuts at 45 degree angles to the branches being pruned. Cut outside branches back by 1 to 2 feet, and trim away any branches that are growing toward the tree center. With annual pruning you can help your Anna Apple Tree maintain an upright habit, and encourage strong spring blooms and foliage, to support a healthy apple crop.

Fruit & Harvesting

Anna Apples are unique because as they mature, they provid you with two apples in one. Anna Apples start out having a tart, Granny Smith Apple taste when in the early ripening stages. You can harvest these tart treats and use them for baking pies, cakes, apple turnovers, and for adding a refreshing crisp edge to juices. When Anna Apples become fully ripe, their taste sweetens and they are remeniscent of a Red Delicious Apple. Fully ripe Anna Apples are great for eating fresh, canning, and making apple butter.

Anna Apple Trees bloom in spring and the fruit is ready to eat between June and July. Pick the tart fruits in late May and early June, and the sweeter, more ripe fruits in late June through the end of July. Anna Apple Trees can grow fruit in their first year, but younger, smaller trees will produce fewer apples than older, larger trees. You can expect your Anna Apple Tree crop to increase each year until the tree is mature. Healthy mature trees can give you apples for generations.

Additional Advice

Anna Apple Trees do best in the ground in full sun, but if space is an issue you can grow this tree in a pot. Container grown Anna Apple Trees will remain smaller, but can still produce showy blooms and delicious fruit. Choose a pot that provides at least 3 inches of growing space on all sides when compared to the tree’s existing container. Plant in rich potting soil with perlite or coarse sand added for drainage.

Be sure that the pot has holes for drainage. Good drainage is important when growing potted fruit trees. Place the tree in a sunny location on a patio or south-facing balcony. You can also grow your tree indoors in a sunny window. A potted Anna Apple Tree will still need pruning each year. For best results, re pot in a larger container so each season the roots can continue to grow.

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