Cortland Apple Tree
$74.99
Begins shipping mid-April.
Zones 4 - 6
Pollinator required to bear fruit
Stays fresh and white when cut!
Cortland is a prolific offspring of McIntosh that bears exquisite ruby-red fruit with clean, bright flesh that is very slow to brown after cutting. Perfect for chilled salads, but also an ideal choice for crisps, pies and cider. Originated in 1898 from Geneva, New York.
Cold-hardy. Ripens in mid-September. Pollinator required: Choose another early or mid-blooming apple variety. A licensed variety of Cornell University.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Ripens Harvest | September |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Taste | Tart |
| Texture | Crisp |
| Soil pH Level | 6-7 |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Shade Level | Full Sun |
| Bloom Period | Early-Mid |
| Years to Bear | 2-5 |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4-6 |
Size & Spacing
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant a different variety within 15 meters (50 feet) for best pollination.
Recommended Polinators: Buckeye Gala, Honeycrisp, Liberty, Royal Empire, Snowsweet, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Winter Bannana
How do I find my Hardiness Zone?
Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones will tell you which plants will do well in your particular climate. Each zone is determined by the lowest average winter temperature recorded in a given area. Hardiness Zone information is included on all tree and plant product pages, so you know instantly whether a certain plant is likely to succeed where you live. Natural Resources Canada provides helpful options to find your zone:
JAMES O’DONNELL –
the tree has several apples growing on it this year which is the second year of growth
BONNIE HARRIS –
The tree came in very poor condition …small and weak. It died and when I called to ask about a possible replacement, I was told that I should have called sooner because the replacement was only good for the first year. I had tried to give it a chance to survive and waited until the beginning of the second year to call. I expected better quality and better customer service.
BARBARA BISIG –
One of my favorite apples because they are so multi purpose. Great for eating baking freezing frying….
KATHY THRASHER –
I don’t know yet, this is the first year that I am going to have apples on it.I ordered two trees and one of them died just after the cut off date and the one that I have left has about 12 apples on it so I will know some time this summer!can’t wait to taste one if they are the way that I remember from years past!
Gwen Adzima –
Not as vigorous as the Lodi, and since they are the feature (to be) in front of an old Colonial home. and also replace the two apple trees that were there that died of old age, We hope the Cortland develops to the same degree as the Lodi. Previously there was a Cortland and a Rhode Island Greening there.
John Arsenault –
I’ve got to say…this is the first time buying like this, but it’s been wonderful!The Cortland Apple tree came in a well packaged box, out came this single stick tree, dry wrapped.I planted it as directed, and now it’s starting to bud! It’s exciting to watch my little tree grow!Thank you for such a great tree. It and my Macintosh tree are best of friends.??
Peter Geiskopf –
Very happy with this purchase. This is their third year with that and we are hoping to get an Apple soon. The tree is very healthy and looks very nice and would recommend buying
TIMOTHY ELSEN –
I’ve purchased many apple trees over the years from Starkbros.com. As always, this latest delivery of barerooted Cortlands arrived on time and in excellent condition.