Mutsu apple tree is a Japanese variety that is known for its crisp and juicy fruit. It is a good choice for growing in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. The Mutsu apple tree is self-pollinating, so you only need one tree to produce fruit. However, planting two or more trees will increase your yield.
The Mutsu apple tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The Mutsu apple tree is a heavy feeder, so you will need to fertilize it regularly.
The Mutsu apple tree will begin to produce fruit in about three years. The apples are typically ripe in late September or early October. You can harvest the apples by picking them from the tree.
Mutsu apples are a good all-purpose apple. They can be eaten fresh, used in pies and other desserts, or cooked into sauces and applesauce.
Here are some tips for caring for Mutsu apple tree:
- Plant the Mutsu apple tree in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Water the Mutsu apple tree regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize the Mutsu apple tree in early spring and again in late summer.
- Prune the Mutsu apple tree in late winter or early spring to shape the tree and remove dead or diseased branches.
- Protect the Mutsu apple tree from pests and diseases.
- Harvest the apples when they are ripe.
With proper care, Mutsu apple tree will produce delicious fruit for many years.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in Fall and Winter and will lose most of their leaves looking dead and dry, this is very normal. They will flush out in Spring.
We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10-15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 8-10 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Malus 'Granny Smith' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | October-November |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
