Apple- Minnesota 447

Minnesota 447 is a small apple averaging about 6cm in diameter, but it packs an intense flavour that is reminiscent of sugar cane. The skin is a dark red over a yellow/gold background and the flesh is a creamy colour verging on light orange. The apple is extremely juicy and has a firm and crisp consistency. It is a remarkable treat for fresh eating and is a particular favourite of cider makers. The fruit is one of the last to harvest: around mid to late October and can be stored for over 6 months. Note that if you wish to store them for several months, it is better to harvest them before they are completely ripe; that way the sugars will continue to develop during storage.

The Minnesota 447 apple tree is an annual producer and is hardy to zone 3. One of its advantages is that it produces consistently very good harvests every year. The Minnesota 447 apple tree is a relatively vigorous tree with a spreading growth pattern. 

This apple tree originated as a chance seedling at the University of Minnesota breeding farm in 1936. It has since played a major role in their breeding program as a parent of Keepsake and Sweet Sixteen and grandparent of Honeycrisp.

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