Malus domestica 'Shizuka' ~ Shizuka Apple

Malus domestica 'Shizuka' ~ Shizuka AppleShizuka Apple is a semi dwarf deciduous tree with an upright habit and strong production of large fruits in fall. These fruits mature to yellow with a red blush and very sweet, crisp yellow flesh that has a mild taste and floral notes. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Shizuka needs 2 pollinators to set fruit; cannot pollinate others. Chill requirement of 800+ hours and can cold store for 3 6 months. Type: Tree Origins: 'Golden

Shizuka Apple is a semi-dwarf deciduous tree with an upright habit and strong production of large fruits in fall. These fruits mature to yellow with a red blush and very sweet, crisp yellow flesh that has a mild taste and floral notes. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils.  Shizuka needs 2 pollinators to set fruit; cannot pollinate others.  Chill requirement of 800+ hours and can cold store for 3-6 months. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew.  Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites.  Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits.  Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size.  Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.

COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed

IMAGES: The Shafer Farm LLC, Shizuka, (2) Cobble Knoll Orchard, Mutsu and Shizuka

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.