Apples: Malus pumila 'Twenty Ounce'

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If apple size is a determining factor in keeping the doctor away, this apple is sure to fill the prescription. 'Twenty Ounce' produces large fruit that's bright yellow in color and splashed with red. A single apple can weigh up to 20 oz., yes over 1 pound per apple! Just one or two is all that's needed to make a great tasting deep-dish pie or crisp. This old timer bears early and has been around since the late 1800's. Fruit ripens from late September to October. Ripening dates may vary depending on growing area. These semi-dwarfed hybrids will reach a mature height of 10-12 feet. Plant 15-20 feet apart. At least two other varieties are needed for proper pollination. Zones 4-8. Edited by M.Tate