What is Anna Apple Tree
From Florida to California and all points in between (especially if you live anywhere in the South), the Anna Apple Tree is your best choice to grow delicious apples. That’s because the Anna Apple adapts well to hot conditions and are cold hardy down to -10 degrees. So, you get delicious, robust apples in climates not typically suited to growing this fresh fruit.
Plus, this compact beauty boasts fast and productive harvests and is virtually hassle-free.
And the crisp, juicy, flavor of an Anna Apple is second to none. In fact, this apple’s incredible taste has often drawn comparisons to Granny Smith flavor early in the ripening stage. Soon after it fully ripens, the Anna develops an even sweeter taste similar to a Red Delicious. It’s like having two apples on one amazing tree, and since Annas store well for up to two months, you get versatility too.
Our Anna Apple Tree is one-of-a-kind because of its amazing, strong start. Because we’ve grafted our Anna from proven rootstock, grown and trained it for more branching (and more fruit as a result), you get healthful, robust results in your own landscape. We’ve done the extra work at our nursery, so you get a proven performer.
And now, you can reap the rewards of fresh, delicious taste and easy care, right at home.
How to Grow and Care for Anna Apple Tree
Anna Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Anna’) Growing Requirements
Hardiness zone | 5-9 outdoors |
Harvest time | June - July |
Sun exposure
Anna Apples thrive in full sun, so make sure you plant in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Fertilizing
Follow label instructions on an apple-specific fertilizer, usually applying several times from April until August.
Planting
Start by selecting a location with full sun (6 hours of sunlight per day) and well-drained soil. Now that you’ve found your location, start planting by digging a hole that’s twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Then, place your tree and tamp down the soil. Finally, water to settle the roots and mulch to preserve moisture.
*Tip: Make sure your mulch is not touching the base of the trunk.
Watering
Your Anna Apple will benefit from regular watering each week. You may need to water more often in times of extreme heat or drought. However, if you’re not sure when to water, simply check the soil about 2 or 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, it’s time to water.
Pruning
Once your tree has become established and is starting to bear fruit, it will need some periodic, moderate pruning. Only prune the tree during times of dormancy, making sure to remove any vigorous, upright stems and weak, damaged or dead branches.
Anna Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Anna’) Details
Common name | Anna Apple Tree |
Botanical name | Malus domestica 'Anna' |
Plant type | Fruit Trees, Bushes |
Hardiness zone | 5-9 outdoors |
Growth rate | Medium |
Harvest time | June - July |
Height | 15-20 ft. |
Width | 8-15 ft. |