Otterson was selected as one of the best from more than a hundred varieties for its size, vigor and disease resistance, as well as its deep red juice, high in anthocyanins and antioxidants. Medium-sized round fruit are DARK red inside and out. Cidermakers have pressed and fermented Otterson into rosé cider, winning honors at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition.

On trial around the U.S. and growing well in our local Maine orchards. Highly ornamental purple-red foliage and pink flowers. Early to midseason bloomer. Z4. BACK! (Standard: 3–6' bare-root trees; semi-dwarf: 2½–5' bare-root trees)

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before March 7 will ship around March 31 through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in which they were received.