Tropical Winter Apple Rootstock/Size:M7 Semi-Dwarf: 2-4 ft.

Tropical Winter Apple Rootstock/Size:M7 Semi-Dwarf: 2-4 ft.Overview This apple is unlike anything we've ever had, and in a very good way. It has been growing on David and Janet Sticklers Amazing Grace Farm on the west side of the Missoula Valley for at least 60 years. While it resembles Winter Banana in appearance, it lacks the classic suture that typically defines Winter Banana. We plan to get this tree genetically tested in the summer of 2025 to determine its exact variety. Until then, we are calling it

These include Asian × American hybrids such as Toka

Spartan is a cross between McIntosh and an unknown variety

Both the wood and buds have shown good tolerance to severe winter temperatures typical of prairie and northern mountain climates

The newest grape from the University of Minnesota’s breeding program

Bred as part of the Purdue-Rutgers-Illinois (PRI) disease-resistant breeding program

Not a good keeper at all

and judicious pruning—are important in regions prone to wet springs or disease pressure

according to Miekal from Driftless Sacred Grove

During the winter of 2010

This tree provides good food and habitat for wildlife

These trees are available in several sizes and are grafted onto Krymsk 86 rootstock

but certainly not sweet cherries