Description
This 4-in-1 Combination Apple Tree brings together four outstanding apple varieties on one semi-dwarf tree. Each branch produces a different apple, stretching your harvest window from late summer into mid-fall. Grafted onto M-106 rootstock, this tree is productive, manageable, and ideal for home orchards where space is limited but variety is a must.
Overview
- Four premium apple varieties — selected for flavor, productivity, and compatibility.
- Extended harvest window — late August through October, depending on your climate.
- Semi-dwarf size — easier pruning, thinning, and harvesting in small spaces.
- Versatile fruit — excellent for fresh eating, baking, sauce, and juice.
- Cold-hardy tree — well-suited to a wide range of regions.
Varieties Included
- Spartan — crisp, aromatic McIntosh-type apple with sweet flavor and good storage.
- Honeycrisp — explosive crunch with a sweet-tart, juicy flavor; a customer favorite.
- Pink Lady: large, crisp, sweet-tart apple with a pink blush over yellow skin.
- Akane — early-season red apple; firm, crisp, and slightly acidic with bright flavor.
- Liberty — juicy, sweet-tart apple on a tree known for excellent disease resistance.
Note: Each tree includes four of the five varieties listed above, depending on availability at the time of grafting.
Care & Growing Tips
- Plant in well-drained soil with 1/2 day to full day of sun.
- Water deeply and consistently during the first two years to establish strong roots.
- Prune annually to keep all four grafted branches balanced in vigor and well-lit.
- Thin fruit as needed to prevent limb breakage and improve fruit size and quality.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Malus domestica
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil; 1/2 day to full day of sun
Hardiness (Temp): -20°F
Bearing Age: 2–3 years after planting
Rootstock: M-106 — Semi-dwarf
Size at Maturity: 12–16 ft
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Ripening Time: Late August to October (varies by climate and region)
Yield: Heavy cropping
Pests and Diseases: Standard apple pests; Liberty and Akane contribute some disease resistance
USDA Zone: 4
Additional Notes
- Different grafts ripen at different times, giving you a longer picking season from a single tree.
- Regular pruning helps keep one variety from outgrowing and shading the others.
- Fruit quality and production improve as the tree matures and the framework fills out.
