Apples: Malus pumila 'Opalescent'

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Let 'Opalescent' reflect your great taste in apples. This old Midwestern variety is hard to find but worth the search. Not just heirloom, but antique, the apple dates back to 1880. The large, attractive red fruit has dark red splashes and puts on a real show in the orchard. It's almost too beautiful to eat but we know you'll enjoy the crisp flesh eaten out of the hand or in sauces and pies. Fruit ripens in early to mid October. Ripening dates may vary depending on growing area. These semi-dwarfed hybrids will reach a mature height of 10-12 feet. Trees are 3-4 feet when shipped. Plant 15-20 feet apart. At least two other varieties are needed for proper pollination. Edited M.Tate.