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Fuji Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Fuji’)

The Fuji apple produces medium to large fruit with a yellow skin and a pink or red blush with a crisp texture and long storage life. The high sugar content of the Fuji makes it perfect for eating fresh and baking.

Sunlight: They thrive in full sun conditions, requiring at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.

Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

Water: Water weekly until established. Water established trees deeply as needed. You may need to water more often in times of extreme heat or drought.

Fertilize: Use a balanced fertilizer with equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in early spring before new growth emerges.

The Fuji apple tree is a hybrid created in Japan using two American varieties, Red Delicious and Old Virginia Ralls Genet. It produces medium to large fruit with a yellow skin and a pink or red blush with a crisp texture and long storage life. You will harvest the Fuji between September and October. The high sugar content of the Fuji makes it perfect for eating fresh and baking.

Plant in full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Low chill hours required. The Fuji is not self-pollinating and will require cross-pollination. It is essential to plant another variety of apple tree to achieve fruiting. Average height 15′ – 20′ and width 15′ – 20′. Required Chill Hours: 400-500. USDA hardiness zone 4 – 8.

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