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Enterprise Apple Tree

Enterprise Apple Tree

The Enterprise apple tree produces very delicious and a very disease resistant red apples that are easy to grow. Since Enterprise apples remain fresh for up to six months when kept at 1°C, they are the perfect apples to keep throughout the winter. Additionally, the flavor becomes even better when it’s kept in storage for about a month.

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General Tree Height/Caliper: Most of our fruit trees (apple, peach, apricot, plum, pear, nectarine, quince, and cherry) are grafted/budded and are 4-6' tall with a caliper/diameter of about 1/4-3/4". Most have more than 5' height and 1/2" diameter. The other trees are seedlings, such as pawpaw, mulberry, persimmon, shade, berry, and flowering trees which range from 18-36" tall.

A rootstock primarily controls a tree's size and how early it bears fruit. Learn more about our specific rootstocks.

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Enterprise Apple Tree Overview

Enterprise apple originated in 1982 by PRI (Purdue University, Rutgers University, and University of Illinois) disease resistant apple breeding program. The fruit is medium-large with deep red over color and excellent flavor. It has good storage quality and resistant to apple scab, fire blight, cedar apple rust, and moderately resistant to powdery mildew.

The Enterprise apple tree produces very delicious and a very disease resistant red apples. In fact the cooperative breeding program in Indiana, Illinois, and New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Stations bred this apple for its disease resistance to scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight and mildew. Although they developed it in 1980s, they didn’t introduce it until 1994. Notably, its parents include McIntosh, Golden Delicious, and Rome Beauty. Since Enterprise remains fresh for up to six months when kept at 1°C, it is the perfect apple to grow and keep throughout the winter. Additionally, the flavor becomes even better when it’s kept in storage for about a month.

If you would like an apple tree that is easy to grow, then Enterprise is for you. Not only does this apple tree tolerate a wide range of soils, but it also doesn’t require a lot of sprays due to its disease resistance. However you will still have to look for infestations and pests. Since it’s not self-fertile, you will have to plant its cross pollinators nearby and be sure to water it regularly until the roots are well established.

Tree Characteristics

  • Uses: Perfect for eating fresh. Because of its tough skin, some prefer to peal it first.
  • Taste: Crisp and juicy with some spice. After storing for a month, the taste will be more sweet rather than tart.
  • Size: Medium to large sized
  • Color: Beautiful burgundy-red on top of a with a pale green base and a cream colored flesh
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Disease resistance:

    • Scab – Very resistant
    • Mildew – Some resistance
    • Fireblight – Moderately resistant
    • Cedar apple rust – Resistant
  • Harvest period: October – November
  • Flowering Group: 4
  • Cross pollinates with: Nova Spy, Northern Spy, Wolf River, to name a few!
  • Cultivation: In addition to being vigorous and upright, this apple tree is also a spur bearer. It will produce moderate amount of crops annually.
  • Storage: Can keep for up to 3-6 months in cold storage.
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Shipping

  • Our shipping cost is 15-25% of the order total (depending on the size of the trees and how far the state is from NY) plus our handling fee which includes light pruning, packaging, printing, and quality checks.
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  • Note: we ship to Hawaii and Alaska however the shipping price is higher.

Warranty

  • If your tree doesn’t grow by July 1st or dies in the fall of the first year, please email us with a photo, order number, and description of the issue.
  • If the issue is related with the tree itself rather than lack of care, we guarantee to replace it next season or give a full refund.

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  • You can cancel your order to receive a full refund, but please note that cancelling an order after April 1st will result in a partial refund of 75% of the order total.
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  • If due to unforeseen circumstances your ordered tree is no longer available, you can get a full refund or a substitution with another variety.