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Burgundy is an excellent dessert quality apple, one with firm cream colored flesh, texture that is crisp and juicy. Your Burgundy apples are medium to large size with glossy dark red color similar to color of a Bing cherry. To maximize your crop, a pollinizer is highly recommended, with some to consider being Gala, Red Delicious, or McIntosh. This apple variety was introduced by Cornell University. Ripens early Aug along coastal California, and mid September in cooler climates. 500 to 600 hours chilling Hardy to USDA zone 4 to 5. Use your Burgundy apples for fresh eating, cooking, drying, apple sauce and jams and jellies. Shipped potted in soil for best possible results when planted in yard or garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I be doing to prepare my fruit trees for winter?
Follow appropriate guidelines for winter time pruning for your particular fruit tree for your particular area. Some trees make fruit on two year wood thus needing a different approach to pruning then those which fruit on spring wood such as peaches or nectarines. If you are un-sure, contact your local nursery professional or feel free to call or email us. Click on "Contact Us" for phone and email address.
Apply a dormant spray appropriate for your area. This usually involves an insecticide such as Volck or Safe-t-Side Oil that smothers any over wintering critters. Apply a copper fungicide while the trees are dormant to prevent typical spring time issues such as brown rot or leaf curl. The copper fungicide is 'soft' on the environment. www.montereylawngarden.com
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Yes. Rake up any fallen leaves and pick up any moldy fruit that may have fallen to the ground, as many of next years issues over winter here. A good clean environment around the tree in the winter will prevent many headaches next spring.
