apple tree honeycrisp

**Kirk** · 17-05-2015, 06:11 PM

Seems to classified as the same flowering time and both are given as diploid so all OK on the pollination side.

Seems Honeycrisp is described as a little weak on growth side, but Elisons Orange is average.

Cannot see any obvious problem.

Where about are you as growing conditions in the North West compared to the South East may be sufficent to make problems.

**ioan** · 17-05-2015, 08:28 PM

Hi
l live in South Wales, not sure this is a true fruit growing region, however l am always
keen to try.
Maybe l should be looking for a tougher cookie than honycrisp, just wondered if anyone has it in thier
orchard.....
kind reg
ioan

**boundtothesoil** · 17-05-2015, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by ioan View Post

Hi
l live in South Wales, not sure this is a true fruit growing region, however l am always
keen to try.
Maybe l should be looking for a tougher cookie than honycrisp, just wondered if anyone has it in thier
orchard.....
kind reg
ioan

I live near Aberystwyth and have a five year old Honeycrisp on M26. I quite like it, having read about its huge success in the USA on orangepippin's website.

So far, it isn't a very strong grower on this rootstock, but produces lots of flowers, opening over a relatively long period, and sets decent sized fruit. They taste pretty good as well. Likewise, as yet, it doesn't seem prone to the main pests and diseases I experience, like codling moth, powdery mildew or scab. I've grafted it on to MM106 and expect it to grow more strongly on this rootstock.

I should add that almost all varieties I grow on M26 stocks don't do very well in my heavy and rather wet soil, often runting out after several years. In contrast MM106 is a real winner for me.

**orangepippin** · 18-05-2015, 07:28 AM

Honeycrisp is a pretty good apple, but as boundtothesoil points out, it can be a weak grower and it is important to prevent it fruiting for the first couple of years otherwise it will stop growing. I find it is a bit prone to mildew, but otherwise reliable. The flavour, texture, and appearance of the apples when grown in our area is almost identical to ones I have seen in the north-eastern US.

**ioan** · 18-05-2015, 08:52 AM

Hi
Many thanks for the advice, it will save me time and expense. ( there is a nice example the honeycrisp at local garden centre l had my eye )
Part of the reason for buying a new apple was to give me a little soft privacy, but the
honeycrisp will not be up and running quick enough.
Another variety that l like the look of is Rubinette, anyone had experience of this one, sounds delicious on paper.
kind regs
ioan

**Jungle Jane** · 18-05-2015, 10:04 AM

We had an Ellisons Orange tree years ago when I was young. It didn't need a pollinating partner,excellent apples. 30 years on & my dad still talks about the tree when apple trees are mentioned. Nice manageable sized tree,no problems with it.

**orangepippin** · 18-05-2015, 11:11 AM

Rubinette has the best flavour of any apple in my humble opinion. However it is not as easy to grow as Honeycrisp (or Ellisons Orange). It does best on more vigorous rootstocks i.e. MM106 or above.

**ioan** · 18-05-2015, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by orangepippin View Post

Rubinette has the best flavour of any apple in my humble opinion. However it is not as easy to grow as Honeycrisp (or Ellisons Orange). It does best on more vigorous rootstocks i.e. MM106 or above.

Thought that might be the case with Rubinette, I'll keep my eye out for something to suit.
kind reg
ioan

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