Fallawater Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Discover the legendary giant of American history: the Fallawater Heirloom Apple Tree (affectionately dubbed the "Molly Whopper"). For over two centuries, this stunning Pennsylvania heirloom has captivated growers and bakers alike with its massive size, effortless winter storage, and reliable orchard performance. Bring a true piece of American agricultural heritage into your home orchard today! The Legend of the Molly Whopper • Rich American History: Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the early 1800s, the Fallawater apple has been a staple of American family homesteads for generations. • Colossal Size: True to its folk name, a single massive, glossy green-and-bronze fruit can easily weigh over a pound—frequently described as being "big enough for a one-apple pie." • The Ultimate Winter Keeper: Harvested in mid-autumn, these apples naturally store beautifully in a cold room or cellar for up to 6 months, turning exceptionally sweet as the winter progresses. A Baker's Dream Flavor Profile • Flavor & Texture: The greenish-white flesh is remarkably crisp, dense, and coarse-grained. • The Taste: It features a very mild, subacid, and pleasantly sweet flavor that is uniquely low in acid. • Best Culinary Uses: While excellent for mild fresh eating, it truly shines in the kitchen. It is an exceptional choice for baking, slow-cooked pies, dried apple rings, and thick applesauce, holding its shape perfectly under heat. Orchard Growth Specs & Climate Hardiness • USDA Hardiness Zones: Highly adaptable and resilient, thriving across Zones 4 through 8. • Chill Hour Requirements: Requires roughly 700 to 800 chill hours (below 45°F) during the winter dormant season. • Bloom Time: A dependable mid-season to late mid-season bloomer (typically mid-spring), escaping most late frost dangers. Pollination Essentials • Sterile Triploid: The Fallawater is a vigorous triploid variety, meaning its own pollen is sterile and cannot pollinate other trees. • Perfect Partners: To secure a bumper crop of giant apples, plant it alongside two distinct mid-to-late blooming varieties. Excellent, proven pollination partners include: • Jonathan • Grimes Golden • Golden Delicious • Rome Beauty Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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