Erwin Baur Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Discover the Taste of History: The Erwin Baur Apple Bring a piece of horticultural history to your orchard with the Erwin Baur Apple (often cataloged as Erwin Bauer). This exceptional German heirloom seamlessly bridges old-world resilience with a complex, modern flavor profile, making it a prized crown jewel for backyard growers and artisanal orchardists alike. 📜 A Storied Heritage Bred in 1928 at the prestigious Kaiser Wilhelm Institute in Germany, this variety was officially released in 1955 to honor the legendary geneticist Erwin Baur. Discovered by international forces after World War II, this regional treasure quickly gained a global reputation among pomologists. It is an open-pollinated seedling of the rugged Duchess of Oldenburg, with strong genetic evidence pointing to the classic Cox's Orange Pippin as its pollen parent. 🍏 An Explosion of Tropical Aromatics The Erwin Baur completely redefines the dessert apple experience. Behind its striking, golden-yellow skin and deep crimson striping lies a dense, ultra-crisp, fine-grained flesh. Every bite delivers a sharp, perfectly balanced sweet-tart punch, immediately followed by an unmistakable aromatic rush of tropical banana, pineapple, pear, and melon. 🍽️ Culinary Versatility • Fresh Eating: A premier dessert apple that holds its signature snap and dense crunch for months. • Baking & Sauces: Its robust sugar-acid balance creates a highly complex, gourmet applesauce and holds up beautifully in rustic tarts. • Artisanal Cider: Adds vital aromatic complexity, body, and sharp character to hard cider blends. • Exceptional Storage: Unlike many heritage varieties, it keeps its firm texture and deep flavor for 2 to 3 months in cold storage. 🌳 Orchard Profiles & Growing Specifications • USDA Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–6 (Exceptional northern cold hardiness) • Chill Hour Requirement: 800–1,000+ hours of winter chilling below 45°F (7°C) • Bloom Time: Mid-Season (Bloom Group 3) — Bursting with beautiful, frost-resistant pink and white blossoms in mid-spring. • Harvest Window: Mid-to-late season (typically late September through mid-October). 🐝 Perfect Pollination Partners The Erwin Baur is self-sterile and requires a cross-pollinator blooming in the same window. Boost your fruit set by pairing it with these excellent mid-season companions: • Cox's Orange Pippin (Its rumored parent and a perfect seasonal match) • Gala • Honeycrisp • Fuji • White Winter Pearmain Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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