September Wonder Apple Tree

Apples are the quintessential fruit of fall, but sometimes we don’t want to wait forever, and that’s why you should grow the September Wonder® Apple Tree. An early-ripening form of the popular Fuji apple, these delicious apples ripen well before Fuji, and are ready to bite into by early September. Glowing red all over when ripe, with crisp, juicy white flesh, this apple is sweet and full of flavor, and bound to be a favorite with all your family. It is also a remarkable apple for storing, easily keeping for 3 months in the fridge, and possibly for another month or two after that. So you don’t have to worry that your delicious crop is going to be wasted, you have plenty of time to use it, whether for eating fresh, baking, or turning into applesauce and apple butter. It’s a vigorous, relatively fast-growing tree too, and bears early, so you won’t have long to wait to enjoy the wonder of a delicious apple in September. Remember that apple trees need a second, different variety for good pollination. For this tree we recommend Gala, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious. Ornamental crab apples are often good pollinators too.

• Beautiful all-over red apples of good size
• Delicious crisp flesh is juicy and sweet
• Ripens in early September
• Vigorous, early-bearing variety ideal for gardens
• Pollinate with Gala or Granny Smith

Plant your September Wonder® Apple Tree in full sun for a good crop that ripens well. Grow it in any well-drained soil that doesn’t become too dry for long periods – water is especially important over summer when the fruit is growing. Pests and diseases are not a major concern for home-grown, and can be controlled with natural methods like Neem oil and winter dormant oils. Begin to prune while young, developing a broad, open tree with strong radiating branches to support the crop. Shorten back growth from the previous year by one-third to one-half. Prune in late winter or in summer, during dry periods to avoid disease spread. Thin out our crop while the fruits are still small, as an over-heavy crop means small fruit and crops only every second year.