{"product_id":"apple-scion-spitzenberg","title":"Apple Scion, Esopus Spitzenberg","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"58\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1oelhe7\"\u003eApple Scion Wood – Esopus Spitzenberg (Malus domestica)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"60\"\u003eEsopus Spitzenberg is one of the most celebrated historic American apples, discovered in the late 1700s near Esopus, New York. The variety gained fame when Thomas Jefferson planted it at Monticello and praised it as one of the finest apples he had ever tasted. The medium-sized fruit develops deep red skin and firm yellow flesh with a complex flavor combining sweetness, acidity, and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"460\" data-section-id=\"12c7rhb\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"485\"\u003eA famous American heirloom apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eSpitzenberg has been grown in American orchards for over two centuries and remains one of the most respected heirloom varieties. Its long history and reputation for exceptional flavor have made it a favorite among orchardists and apple collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eComplex and aromatic flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eThe flesh is crisp, firm, and aromatic with a rich sweet-tart balance. Many apple enthusiasts consider Spitzenberg one of the most flavorful apples ever grown, with subtle spicy notes that give the fruit remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eExcellent dessert and cider apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1067\"\u003eSpitzenberg is prized for fresh eating but also performs well in the kitchen. Its balanced acidity and rich flavor make it suitable for pies, baked desserts, and traditional cider blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eLate-season apple with good storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003eThe fruit typically ripens in mid to late October. When stored in cool conditions, Spitzenberg apples can keep for several months, and their flavor often improves after a short storage period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1495\" data-section-id=\"189qedo\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003eType: Apple scion wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003eVariety: Esopus Spitzenberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003eSun requirements: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003eSoil requirements: Medium, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eBloom time: Mid-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003eBloom color: White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003eFruit qualities: Firm yellow flesh; rich sweet-tart flavor with subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eFruit uses: Fresh eating, baking, cider, drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003eFruit ripening month: October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003eRequired chill hours: ~800–1000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003ePollination requirements: Requires a different apple variety for pollination. Good pollination partners include Golden Delicious, Liberty, Fuji, Gala, Enterprise, Granny Smith, and Gold Rush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones: 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2198\" data-start=\"2152\" data-section-id=\"13a074y\"\u003eImportant: What You Are Buying (Scion Wood)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003eThis product is apple scion wood, which is a dormant cutting taken from a mature tree during winter. It is essentially a stick with no roots and will not grow on its own. In order to grow a tree, the scion must be grafted onto a compatible apple rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003eGrafting allows growers to combine the fruiting variety with a root system that controls tree size, vigor, and adaptability. If you are planning to graft this season, check out our\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" href=\"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/fruit-tree-rootstock-bare-roots\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e selection of apple rootstocks\u003c\/a\u003e and build your own apple tree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenheart Farm","offers":[{"title":"Apple Scion","offer_id":47819093082371,"sku":"APSC-01","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/apple-scion-spitzenberg","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}