4 in 1 Combination Apple Tree #3

Description

This 4-in-1 Combination Apple Tree brings together four classic, high-performance apple varieties on a single semi-dwarf rootstock. Gala, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Red Macintosh, and Fuji are all proven home-orchard favorites—your tree will include four of these varieties, giving you excellent flavor range, reliable pollination, and an extended harvest window from late August into October.

Overview

• Four grafted varieties — selected for flavor, production, and staggered ripening.
• Extends your harvest — from late summer into mid-fall depending on climate.
• Semi-dwarf size — manageable height for pruning, picking, and backyard growing.
• Cross-pollinating — the grafted varieties pollinate each other effectively.
• Excellent fresh eating — crisp, juicy fruit ideal for fresh use and baking.

Varieties Included

• Gala — sweet, crisp, and kid-friendly.
• Honeycrisp — extremely crisp and juicy; top-tier flavor.
• Braeburn — sweet-tart, firm, and aromatic; great for baking.
• Red Macintosh — classic soft, aromatic apple with rich flavor.
• Fuji — exceptionally sweet, crunchy, and long-storing.

Care & Growing Tips

• Plant in 1/2 day to full day of sun.
• Requires well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during the first 1–2 years to establish strong roots.
• Prune yearly to balance vigor between grafted branches.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Malus domesticaSite and Soil: Well-drained soil; 1/2 day to full sunHardiness (Temp): -20°FBearing Age: 2–3 years after plantingRootstock: M-106 — Semi-dwarfSize at Maturity: 12–15 ftBloom Time: Mid-springRipening Time: Late August through mid-October (varies by region and yearly climate)Yield: Heavy croppingPests and Diseases: Standard apple care; monitor for codling moth and apple scabUSDA Zone: 4–9

Additional Notes

• Expect some grafts to grow more vigorously—annual pruning maintains balance.
• Rich flavor develops more fully as the tree matures.
• Heat units, elevation, and local weather will shift ripening slightly year to year.