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Malus domestica 'Cortland'

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Malus domestica 'Cortland' Arbree
Family : 
Rosaceae
Origin : 
Horticultural
Hardiness Zone : 
3b
Light requirement : 
Full sun
Height at maturity : 
6 m
Spread at maturity : 
5 m
Spacing requirement from power lines : 
None
Crown shape : 
Pyramidal, rotund
Roots : 
Has two types of roots: permanent roots, thick and spreading, forming a horizontal layer less than 50 cm from the surface, from which many vertical roots start which descend to the impermeable layer or to the water table
Fertility : 
Self-sterile: It is necessary to plant another variety of apple tree nearby for fruit production.
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Prefers a medium moist but well-drained soil. Clayey, loamy , sandy; neutral pH.
Tolerance to road salt  : 
Low
Tolerance to pollution  : 
Low
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Low
Special comments : 
Rootstock : M. 106; Very hardy and productive. It will start producing fruit 3-5 years after planting.
Malus domestica 'Cortland'

LEAVES

Alternate, petiolate, ovoid, dentate, felted on the underside;
Deciduous foliage;
Green in summer, then yellow-brown in autumn.

Malus domestica 'Cortland' Fleur

FLOWERS

The inflorescences are cymes-like and have 4-6 flowers, white to dark pink;
Each flower usually has 5 petals and measures ± 3-4 cm.

Malus domestica 'Cortland' Fruit

FRUITS

Large fruit striped with red;
Firm flesh of white color;
Sweet and sour flavor;
Excellent apple for desserts, baking and cider making;
Harvest at the early of October.

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