Hawley Apple Tree

OUR STORY

Discover the Taste of 1750: The Legendary Hawley Apple Bring a piece of American pomological history straight to your backyard. Coveted by heirloom enthusiasts for nearly three centuries, the Hawley Apple is the ultimate connoisseur's dessert apple—delivering an unmatched, gourmet eating experience that you simply cannot buy in a grocery store. 📜 A Taste of History Originating in New York around 1750, the Hawley apple is a true American heirloom. Because its tender, juicy skin makes it too delicate for modern commercial shipping, this historic treasure has been kept alive exclusively by home orchardists and fruit collectors who refuse to let its superior flavor be forgotten. 👅 Flavor Profile • The Flesh: Fine-grained, yellowish-white, and exceptionally tender. • The Taste: A rich, mild subacid flavor with a perfect sweet-tart balance. • The Experience: Incredibly crisp and remarkably juicy—biting into one is a refreshing burst of vintage flavor. 🍽️ Best Uses • Fresh Eating: The absolute gold standard for dessert apples. Best enjoyed straight from the tree. • Sauces & Baking: Cooks down beautifully into a smooth, naturally sweet apple sauce. • Baking: Adds a delicate, historical flair to open-faced tarts and summer pies. 🌿 Growing Essentials & Specifications To help you successfully cultivate this historic variety, here are the vital growing specifications for the Hawley apple tree: • USDA Zones: Thrives in Zones 4 – 8. It is exceptionally cold-hardy but adaptable. • Chill Hours: Requires approximately 800 – 1,000 chill hours below 45°F (7°C) for optimal fruit set. • Bloom Time: Mid-season (Bloom Group 3). It bursts into a beautiful canopy of fragrant white and pink blossoms in mid-spring. • Pollination Partners: The Hawley apple is not self-fertile and requires a partner that blooms around the same time. Excellent cross-pollinators include: • McIntosh (Classic pairing) • Cortland • Jonathan • Golden Delicious Trees are bench grafted 1/4-3/16 inch diameter and 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall when shipped.

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