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Sansa Apple Tree

The Sansa apple tree, developed in 1969. It is a cross between Gala and Akane. In fact it’s an improved Gala apple with more disease resistance. Moreover, the fruit is crisp, sweet, and aromatic therefore excellent for fresh eating. The skin is a beautiful red. The tree is moderately susceptible to brown rot. Lastly, it can grow in hardiness zones 5 to 8.

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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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Sansa Apple Tree Overview

The Sansa apple tree is a cross between Gala and Akane. In fact it’s an improved gala variety with higher yields and higher disease resistance. Although they taste like Galas, the sweetness is balanced by a little bit of tartness. Moreover the tree produces fruit that is crisp, sweet, and aromatic, excellent for fresh eating. Additionally, the skin is a beautiful red.

This tree is resistant to both apple scab and fire blight. However, it is moderately susceptible to brown rot. Not only is it easy to grow and maintain, but it is also vigorous and has an upright spreading tendency. Lastly, it can grow in hardiness zones 5 to 8.

History

Yoshio Yoshida from Japan and Don McKenzie from New Zealand developed this variety collaboratively in 1969. After testing it for twenty more years at the Morioka Research Station, they released it in 1988 and named it Sansa.

Growing Tips

As with other apple trees, you will need to water once a week during its first year and during the fruiting season. If there is drought, you can water more frequently. This tree needs moist but well-draining soil. In order to retain the moisture, you can place mulch around the tree. Additionally, be sure to clear the weeds next to the tree since this will decrease the competition for nutrients.

 

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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.

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.