Bottle Greening Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Taste a Piece of American Orchard History: The Bottle Greening Apple Step back into the early 1800s with Bottle Greening, a rare heirloom treasure born right on the border of New York and Vermont. Named for the local workmen who famously stashed their liquor bottles inside the hollow trunk of the original gnarled tree, this storied variety brings old-world charm, vigorous growth, and unmatched versatility straight to your backyard orchard. Flavor & Culinary Magic Beneath its thick, grass-green skin—blushed with a warm kiss of crimson—lies tender, snow-white, and remarkably juicy flesh. Its aromatic, sweet-sharp (subacid) flavor makes it a true triple-threat in the kitchen and cellar: • Baking & Cooking: Rated very good to excellent for pies, sauces, and baked desserts, breaking down into rich, flavorful perfection. • Fresh Eating: Crisp, juicy, and refreshing right off the branch when harvested in late September to early October. • Hard Cider & Juicing: Prized by craft cidermakers for adding bright acidity and generous juice yield to heritage blends. Orchard & Growing Specs • USDA Hardiness Zones: Zones 4–8 (cold-hardy and vigorous with a handsome, spreading spherical crown). • Chill Hours: Approximately 800–1,000+ hours (a classic cold-climate northern heirloom adapted to traditional winter dormancy). • Bloom Time: Early-to-mid spring (Pollination Group B / early-mid season bloomer). • Pollination Partners: Because Bottle Greening is a self-sterile diploid, plant it within 50–100 feet of another compatible early-to-mid season diploid variety. Great companions include McIntosh, Empire, Liberty, Grimes Golden, Cortland, or Dolgo Crabapple. Plant a Living Legend Today! Heavy-bearing, reliably productive, and brimming with Yankee heritage, the Bottle Greening apple is a must-have centerpiece for home orchardists, bakers, and cider enthusiasts alike. Order your tree today and keep this 200-year-old flavor alive! Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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