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Description
Ein Shemer Apple is a variety of apple that originated in Israel. It is known for its sweet and crisp flavor, making it a popular choice among apple lovers. Here are some key details about Ein Shemer Apple:
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Origin: Ein Shemer Apple was developed in the 1960s at the Ein Shemer kibbutz in Israel. It was created through a crossbreeding program to develop a new apple variety suitable for the Mediterranean climate.
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Appearance: Ein Shemer Apples are medium to large in size and have a round shape. The skin is smooth and shiny, with a greenish-yellow base color that develops a red blush as it ripens.
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Flavor and Texture: This apple variety is known for its sweet and slightly tart taste. It has a firm and crisp texture, making it enjoyable to bite into. The flesh is juicy and aromatic.
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Origins: |
M. domestica Hybrid, Israeli variety |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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
IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-130605-2260-Malus pumila-Ein Shemer fruit-Ehu Rd Piiholo-Maui (24580814634), CC BY 3.0 US
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