Hardy Cumberland variety developed in 1961 by Jerry B. Hardigee at Blacksburg, Virginia and released in 1993. It is a cross between Lyons and Detroit Red. The fruit is medium size tending to large with thinning. The skin color is greenish yellow covered with dark red wash. The fruit is juicy and sweet with mild flavor. It is good for dessert, cooking, and cider making. The tree is vigorous and has resistance to scab. It stores several months. Grows in zones 4-8.
Hardy Cumberland Apple Tree
Hardy Cumberland variety developed in 1961 and released in 1993. It is a cross between Lyons and Detroit Red. The fruit is medium size tending to large with thinning. The fruit is juicy and sweet with mild flavor. It is good for dessert, cooking, and cider making. The tree is vigorous and has resistance to scab. It stores several months. Grows in zones 4-8.
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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