Honeycrisp Apple
Malus domestica 'Honeycrisp'
Description:
A cross between Macoun and Honeygold apples, this apple is extremely juicy and crisp. This tree has sterile pollen and thus needs another apple to pollinate it.
Power Line Approved: Yes
Min. street tree planting width: No planting along a street—must be planted in a yard space.
Mature Height: 15-20 feet
Mature Spread: 15-20 feet
Tree Shape: Rounded
Where to Plant:
Must be planted in a yard space; fruit trees are not allowed as street trees in Seattle.
Leaves:
Green above and paler, white pubescent below.
Flowers:
Fragrant white flowers in spring.
Fruit:
Explosively juicy.
Preferred Site Conditions:
Full sun. Moist but well drained soil.
Potential Problems:
Moderately resistant to apple scab and fireblight. Heat intolerant. Wood can be brittle.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections