Gnarled Chapman Cider Apple

scionwood
Malus spp.
This is a twig for grafting. Fall.

Bittersweet cider apple. Unknown parentage. Eric Shatt of Redbyrd Cider intro, Hector, NY, 2015.

Large, roundish-oblate and outrageously beautiful. Yellowy-green skin with a glowing orange blush, netted and dotted with russet. Nice soft tannins are not overly bitter, but very pronounced and balanced with a mild sweetness. True bittersweet seedlings are few and far between, and Eric named his discovery in honor of America’s most famous apple guy, John “Appleseed” Chapman. Vigorous upright tip-bearing tree. Recommended for trial in all cider-apple growing districts. Blooms midseason. Z4.

ships in early spring

7880 Gnarled Chapman

A: 1 1 ft scionwood stick
$6.00
B: 1 ft bulk scionwood (10' minimum)
$5.50