Apple, Anna, Bare Root

The Anna Apple tree is a unique variety that thrives in warm climates, making it a popular choice for apple growers in subtropical or low-chill regions. Known for its early ripening and crisp, mildly sweet flavor, Anna apples resemble the classic Red Delicious in appearance but offer a more complex, tart-sweet taste. The apples are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cooking. Anna Apple trees are reliable producers, requiring as little as 200-300 chill hours, which makes them perfect for southern orchards and warmer USDA Zones.

Key Characteristics

• Low Chill Requirement
  With just 200-300 chill hours needed, the Anna Apple is ideal for regions with mild winters, making it one of the best apple varieties for southern climates.

• Early Season Harvest
  Anna apples ripen early in the season, typically by late spring or early summer, extending your orchard's harvest period with an early, crisp apple crop.

• Pollination Partners
  While Anna is partially self-pollinating, planting with a companion like 'Dorset Golden' or 'Ein Shemer' enhances yields and ensures a more abundant crop.

• Versatile Fruit Uses
  Anna apples have a sweet-tart flavor that's perfect for fresh eating, applesauce, and baking, adding versatility to the kitchen and providing great variety in a warm-climate orchard.

• Disease and Pest Resistance
  Hardy and resistant to some common apple diseases, the Anna apple is a manageable choice for organic orchards or those seeking low-maintenance fruit production.

Product Details

• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium, well-drained soil
• Bloom Time: Early season
• Bloom Color: White to pink
• Fruit Qualities: Crisp texture, sweet-tart flavor
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, baking, cooking
• Fruit Ripening Month: Late spring to early summer
• Required Chill Hours: 200-300 hours
• Pollination Partners: Dorset Golden, Ein Shemer
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

The Anna Apple tree is a fantastic option for extending your orchard season and enjoying fresh, crisp apples even in warmer regions. Perfect for homesteaders and gardeners in mild-winter zones!