2-3 ft. Tall Ein Shemer Apple Tree, Self Fertile Fruits During Early Fall
2-3 ft. Tall Ein Shemer Apple Tree, Self Fertile Fruits During Early Fall
The Ein Shemer apple tree height usually ranges anywhere from 12 to 15 feet at full size. The width is known to be even larger, occasionally growing up to 25 or 30 feet. It's important to space your Ein Shemer apple trees with about 20 feet in between each tree to allow them ample space to grow. These fast growing apple trees are best grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 6-9 across the United States.
No need for an Ein Shemer pollinator. This fruit tree is entirely self-fruitful on its own. However, Ein Shemers are known to perform even better with another apple variety for better cross-pollination. The Anna Apple and Dorsett Golden Apple are two of the best varieties for this.
Ein Shemer apples have an especially crispy crunch. These yellow-peel apples provide a sweet and acidic taste that you might expect from many of your other favorite types of apples. This makes Ein Shemers a great choice for pastries like muffins and pies. Ein Shemer apples are great for apple sauces too!
This apple variety requires around 350 chill hours and prefers full sun and slightly acidic soil that is well draining. This makes it an ideal apple tree for the southern United States.
To plant this Ein Shemer Apple tree, loosen the root ball and place it in a hole as big as the nursery container. Backfill with soil and cover with a layer of mulch. Water thoroughly during the first year of planting to establish a strong root system.