Apple, Northern Spy
The fruit grows green except in areas where the shade breaks. When they are exposed to sunlight, they develop red blushes and streaks. The tree grows to 16 ft tall and has short leaves. It’s a cold hardy apple tree that does better in Northern environments. The Northern Spy Apple has gained a reputation as being a historic tree in the United States. This tree is easy to take care of.
APPLE varieties must be cross pollinated with another variety. Golden Delicious and flowering crab apples are the most commonly used pollinators.
ROOTSTOCK - EMLA 106: This rootstock produces a tree about half to two-thirds the size of a standard tree. It does not sucker and the rootstock is resistant to wooly aphid. EMLA 106 has been planted intensively in the East and West and is an excellent producer. It should be planted on well-drained soil as it is susceptible to crown rot.