Would make a purchase again. I would probably trim back the root system a bit .....and I don't know what size container that is but I would use at least a 5 gallon! I had to support the limbs and rogue off excess fruit it was so packed with apples! In just one year, it's more than twice the height it started. I have a Starkspur Winesap that is only 2 years old (one of three surviving apple tres out of 6 - the deer have not been kind). Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering. I put mine right in the ground with 50-50 soil and horse manure and water 3 to 5 gallons per week if we don't have rain, at least minimum 1 inch of rain per week. (Wouldn't that be a Preview?). Do not include HTML, links, references to other stores, pricing or contact info.
Because some of the little trees are so small when they arrive I see this as an ideal way to give them a good jump-start and baby them along for the first year or so. Thank you so very much LeAnn. To date I've had nothing but good luck with these trees I get from Starks Brothers and I'm referring to the apple trees.
I grew up with this type of apple tree and wanted one at my house as an adult. The apples are phenomenal. It is the original Winesap with a spur-fruiting habit – a different strain than the Stayman Winesap. How would my winesap apple do in a half barrel container? Halloween Savings Event is for new orders only and may not be applied to existing orders. It is May so we should know fruit quality later in the year but so far we love this tree! I strongly suggest if you just have room for one extra tree to select a mid-season bloomer like the Stark® Golden Delicious Apple or Pink Lady®. [2][3] Its apples are sweet with a tangy finish.
Will espalier in a raised bed along with its pollinator the Stark JonARed Jonathan Apple. To confuse things even more, Starkspur Winesap tastes very similar to Stayman Winesap.
New tree doing well, survived a winter and an early very wet Spring, followed by a frost.
No, we do not. The others died during the winter. That's why I'm buying three more. We love this variety. Every order comes with our promise of satisfaction. I get some very little trees from Starks and they take right off like a rocket. I bought a Starkspur variety about 20 years ago, Truly a heavy laden tree. Nothing nearby to pollinate (yet) but it even had a few little blooms already this year! Best trees ive bought ever.
The Winesap survived the winter here in the NC Mountains. The tree is growing nicely. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Winesap was my Grandmother's all time favorite apple, great crispness and flavor and hardiness in cold climate. I use a good dosing 50-50 soil and horse manure. Best trees ive bought ever. They woke up before any other there I bought elsewhere.
Multiple use variety - cooking, eating and useful for cider. I am in the Charlotte, NC area. Love all the planting and fertilizing instructions that Starks puts on their web site! Thanks again for the info.! The others died during the winter. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering. It loves our climate! And that horse manure will create a worm bed under the trees which in turn furnishes tremendous nutrients. Can the starkspur winesap apple tree be pollinated with any of the following, Stark Grand Gala, Stark Super Red Fuji, Liberty, Cortland, or Braestar? This arrived with a superior root system. I bought a Starkspur variety about 20 years ago, Truly a heavy laden tree. I'm 72 and I always remember this was the best apple that we got from the orchards when I was young. A growing legacy since 1816. A dramatic difference! I want another original. It will compliment the other varieties that I recently planted. I have 3 easy-care varieties and they were affected badly with rust. No blossoms this year but no problem. Well here it is one year after planting my dwarf Starkspur Winesap Apple. Just a few notes: I fall planted to give the roots a chance to establish before it had to cope with summer heat (saved me a lot of watering in those early months!) Despite showing up as a sad, dried out little twig, it took off during the growing season! I really like the Honey crisp and my brother prefers the Winesap apples.
Only company which provides a dwarf option that I've found. Familiar with apple when I maintained a very old orchard 30 years ago, planting variety of apples for our backyard apple cider making. This is the 2nd year for my Winesap Apple Tree. Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety. I need a apple tree (dwarf) that will so I can get some apples in the future. I have one red delicious and it was not affected at all. This is kind of confusing, butTurley is an offspring of Stayman. [2][3] It is similar to cultivars 'Arkansas Black', 'Arkansas', and 'Paragon'. not sure why a review was requested when the trees are only 1 year old. I have had Winesap trees for many years. Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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Arrived healthy and is thriving in our yard today.
Rebecca I just came across this comment while responding to another question. and 82 answers, Never tried yet but stark bros plants have always worked for me, figured there great like the rest I got. The Stayman Winesap is a childhood favorite, and I was looking for a suitable substitution from Stark Brothers. Planted this Tree last spring and its growing Great! It is the best; sweet, tart, and firm. I think, like most other fruit producing plants, it would do fine.
I have planted your trees in the past and have been very pleased with them. The Stark® GrandGala™ Apple does overlap bloom-time with all of the varieties you have listed.
[3] Many strains exist, of two types - striped or blushed. Only company which provides a dwarf option that I've found. I have done the same with the others. It almost always the first or second week of April. It started to bud out within two days of heeling in the ground! Definitely no need for then to send me another tree; I'm impressed! Amazing taste. You may have to adjust your watering according to the perking of you soil. The fruit tastes the same.
I have a Starkspur Winesap that is only 2 years old (one of three surviving apple tres out of 6 - the deer have not been kind). So far this is a wonderful little tree- we just planted last year and it is already fruiting this year. The Winesap that I bought is doing great so far. I do not live in California.
I'm not sure I'm getting this easy-care scenario when they don't seem to be easy care at all! 1. Originates from Oroville, Washington in 1969. Roots looked very good on arrival. Hope this is helpful, There are no early blooming/later blooming apples.
(A $50 surcharge will be added for shipments to Alaska. Will espalier in a raised bed along with its pollinator the Stark JonARed Jonathan Apple.
No, we do not. Price, 2. Resistant to Cedar Apple Rust and Fireblight and the beetles seem to ignore it. Still my favorite apple. Tree is growing well,planted it in spring 2016, it grew to six feet in one year, and bloomed nicely this spring. The Winesap that I bought is doing great so far. We developed the Starkspur Winesap and offer that instead. So far this is a wonderful little tree- we just planted last year and it is already fruiting this year. [2][3] The first mention appears to be by Willich and Mease in 1804. It started to bud out within two days of heeling in the ground! I do not live in California. I remember this apple from when I was a little boy. Is the Starkspur Winesap apple derived from the Stayman or Turley Winesap?
I waited too late to get the Starkspur at the time I thought that it would be ok over the winter months.I have never had a bare root apple tree and had my doubts about it living with no dirt on the roots. Rebecca I just came across this comment while responding to another question. We've 'tagged' this item with specific keywords that help you find other products that share features or characteristics with this one. If your question is about more than one item, click + to add them. First Pick:Late Sept Available in Store:Oct-June What started in Kansas in 1866 from a chance seedling has developed into one of Terhune Orchard’s most popular apples. As the oldest continually operating nursery in the country, we've curated a time-tested collection of over 300 unique varieties of fruit trees, nut trees and berry plants. It is the best; sweet, tart, and firm. This tree arrived last summer and so far it's been a nice healthy little tree and has been growing well. The Stark® GrandGala™ Apple does overlap bloom-time with all of the varieties you have listed. The young free is doing very well. 1. Hi Judy P. I believe that Granny Smith is a good pollinator for many other apple varieties. I'm not expecting fruit for a couple more years. Winesap are my favorite apple for eating! [7], Other names for the Winesap include American Wine Sop, Banana, Hendrick's Sweet, Holland's Red Winter, Potpie, Pot Pie Apple, Red Sweet Wine Sop, Refugee, Royal Red of Kentucky, Texan Red, Winter Winesap. Its apples are sweet with a tangy finish.
But I read online that Granny, If you’re in a warmer part of the country where a granny smith can survive - yes.
Love all the planting and fertilizing instructions that Starks puts on their web site! I can make space for a dwarf tree! 65+yrs family tradition of planting Winesap trees. For eating. Great flavor and firm good for eating and cooking. These dependable producers have been improved to start bearing at an even earlier age. Winesap is an old apple cultivar of unknown origin,[1] dating at least to American colonial times. Looking forward to blossoms. I chose this to add to my backyard orchard, for cider mostly.
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Arrived healthy and is thriving in our yard today.
In shipping here always! It came through last winter alive and well even with several days with lows below 0F. It loves our climate! A granny Smith is good for pollinating a winesap.Enter. If so, would a dwarf winesap bloom it's flowers (for pollonization) the same time? We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience. Check the chill hours needed for this variety--the number of hours needed below freezing in the winter for the tree to bear fruit. Stayman is a cross with the original Winesap. I have a dwarf apple tree that's about 3 years old. I chose this to add to my backyard orchard, for cider mostly. They are used for eating, cooking, and cider.
A terrific tree from a superior company.
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How many different types are there. . Trees are 3 yrs old, no blossums, no apples yet...Stock looks hardy and healthy. For over 200 years, Stark Bro's has helped people around America provide delicious home-grown food for their families. What's with this trend of asking for reviews before the product is even delivered? I am no expert, the trees I bought 2 years ago were my first ever. Winesap requires approximately 800 chill hours. We love this variety.
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I would like to say that I have experienced the exact same thing regarding the rust issues. It is May so we should know fruit quality later in the year but so far we love this tree! Last year deer ate some of the ends and I broke the top branch. Planted this Tree last spring and its growing Great! We have an old Winesap tree that is petering out. * Free Shipping does not apply to orders shipping to Alaska. The Winesap survived the winter here in the NC Mountains.