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Liberty Apple Tree
$22.95
If you would like a McIntosh style apple that is not only easy to grow, but also a favorite for making cider, then the Liberty apple tree is for you! It matures in late September and has a sweet, juicy, and crisp taste. Moreover, the Liberty apple tree is very resistant to scab, cedar apple rust, mildew, and fireblight which means less work for you!
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.
Liberty Apple Tree Overview
If you would like a McIntosh style apple that is not only easy to grow, but also a favorite for making cider, then the Liberty apple tree is for you! It matures in late September and has a sweet, juicy, and crisp taste. Moreover, the Liberty apple tree is very resistant to scab, cedar apple rust, mildew, and fireblight which will make your life much easier. In fact, Robert Lamb form the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) at Geneva (operated by Cornell University) specifically developed Liberty so that it would be free from diseases. He used the parent, Macoun and added pollen from Purdue 54-12.
Although NYSAES developed it in the 1960s, they didn’t introduce it until 1974. Since this station traditionally names its fruit after towns in New York, they named this disease resistant apple Liberty not only because if was free from diseases but also because of the town of Liberty which is about 160 kilometers northwest from New York City. Because of these characteristics and its sharp taste, growers love to grow the Liberty apple tree in the Northeastern Unites States. In fact, many grow it as a replacement to the McIntosh apple tree.
Tree Characteristics
- Uses: Eating fresh. Also good for cooking, baking, and a favorite for making cider as well.
- Taste: Refreshingly sweet, juicy, and crisp
- Size: Medium to large
- Color: Dark red fruit with a yellowish base and flesh.
- Hardiness Zones: 4-7
- Disease resistance:
- Scab – Very resistant
- Mildew – Some resistance
- Fireblight – Some resistance
- Cedar apple rust – Very resistant
- Harvest period: Late September
- Flowering Group: 2
- Cross pollinates with: Freedom, Sansa, and Pristine to name a few!
- Cultivation: This apple tree is vigorous and upright spreading. Although it produces a lot of fruit, you need to thin it so that the fruit becomes large and doesn’t drop before ripening.
- Storage: Can keep up to two months, and the flavor will improve with time.
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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.
- To get an estimate for shipping cost, put your address on the cart page with your desired trees.
- 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.
Refunds and Cancellations
- 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.
- We much prefer payments by credit card or PayPal. If you pay by check or cash, then payments for pickup and shipping orders should be received within 30 days of your order, otherwise will be automatically cancelled.
- If due to unforeseen circumstances your ordered tree is no longer available, you can get a full refund or a substitution with another variety.
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