Below is a list of all known varietals for Apple. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
| Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia (Apple) | A very sweet, low-acid apple with a crisp texture, known for its honey-like flavor. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Arkansas Black | A deep purple-red apple with a dense, crisp texture and a sweet-tart flavor, often used for storage. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Ashmead’s Kernel | A small, russeted heirloom apple with a tart, complex flavor, often used for cider and fresh eating. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Black Oxford | A rare, dark-skinned apple with a crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor, often used for storage. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Braeburn (Apple) | A firm, crisp apple with a balanced sweet-tart flavor, great for fresh eating and cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Bramley’s Seedling | A classic English cooking apple with a tart flavor and firm texture, ideal for pies and sauces. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Cameo (Apple) | A firm, sweet apple with a touch of tartness, often used for fresh eating and salads. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Cortland (Apple) | A sweet-tart apple with a tender texture, often used for salads as it resists browning. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Cripps Pink | Also known as Pink Lady, this variety has a firm, tart, and crisp texture with a sweet finish. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Egremont Russet | An English russet variety with a nutty flavor and firm texture, often used for eating fresh. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Empire | A cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious, with a sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture, good for snacking and cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Enterprise | A disease-resistant apple with a firm texture and balanced flavor, good for fresh eating and storage. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Envy | A cross between Braeburn and Royal Gala, this apple has a sweet, crisp texture, great for fresh eating. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Esopus Spitzenburg | An old American heirloom with a rich, spicy flavor, reputed to be one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorites. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Freedom | A disease-resistant variety with a sweet-tart flavor, good for fresh eating and cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Fuji | A very sweet, crisp apple originally from Japan, with a dense, juicy texture. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Gala (Apple) | A small to medium-sized apple with a mild, sweet flavor and a thin skin. It is often eaten fresh or used in salads. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Golden Delicious (Apple) | A yellow-skinned variety with a mild, sweet flavor, good for eating fresh or cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Golden Russet (Apple) | A russeted apple with a firm, sweet flavor, often used for cider making. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Goldrush (Apple) | A late-season apple with a tangy, crisp flavor that becomes sweeter in storage. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Granny Smith (Apple) | A green apple with a tart, crisp flavor, ideal for both eating fresh and baking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Gravenstein (Apple) | An heirloom variety with a tart, crisp flavor, commonly used for pies, sauces, and cider. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Honeycrisp (Apple) | A popular variety known for its exceptionally crisp and juicy texture, with a balanced sweet-tart flavor. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Jazz | A firm, crisp apple with a sweet-tart flavor, similar to Braeburn and Gala. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Jonagold (Apple) | A cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious, with a sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Jonathan (Apple) | A medium-sized apple with a bright red skin and a tart, crisp flavor, often used for pies and sauces. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Kanzi | A crisp, sweet-tart apple, similar to Gala and Braeburn, known for its balanced flavor and firm texture. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| King David | A red-skinned apple with a sweet, spicy flavor, ideal for both eating fresh and baking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Liberty (Apple) | A disease-resistant variety with a crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor, good for fresh eating and cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| McIntosh | A tender, tart apple with red and green skin, commonly used for eating fresh, applesauce, or pies. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Mutsu | Also known as Crispin, it is a large, green-yellow apple with a sweet, firm texture, good for both eating fresh and baking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Northern Spy | A large, crisp apple with a balanced flavor, great for pies and baking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Opal | A yellow-skinned apple with a sweet, tart flavor, known for its resistance to browning. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Pippin | An old variety with a tart, crisp flavor, often used for cooking and cider. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Red Delicious (Apple) | A well-known variety with a sweet but mild flavor and a deep red skin. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Rome Beauty | A red apple known for its firm flesh and mild flavor, excellent for baking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Roxbury Russet | America’s oldest apple variety, with a firm texture and sweet-tart flavor, often used for cider making. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Rubinette | A cross between Cox’s Orange Pippin and Golden Delicious, offering a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of tartness. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Snow Apple | Also known as Fameuse, it is a small, tender apple with a sweet, juicy flavor and snow-white flesh. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Spartan (Apple) | A medium-sized apple with a sweet, crisp flavor and red skin, often used for fresh eating. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Stayman | A tart, firm apple, great for baking, cooking, and cider making. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Summer Rambo | A summer variety with a crisp, tart flavor, often used for pies and sauces. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Suncrisp | A yellow-skinned apple with a sweet, tangy flavor, known for its long storage life. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| SweeTango | A crisp, juicy apple with a balanced sweet-tart flavor, a cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Twenty Ounce | A large, crisp apple with a mild flavor, great for baking and cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Winesap (Apple) | A dark red apple with a tangy, spicy flavor, often used for cider and baking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Wolf River | A very large, mild-flavored apple often used for baking due to its size and texture. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| York Imperial | An old variety with a firm, crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor, great for pies and cooking. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A | ||
| Zestar (Apple) | An early-season variety with a sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture, ideal for fresh eating. | Silt Soil | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 5A |