Spokane Beauty Apple on G.11 (Spring 2026)
An enormous highly-flavored apple. . Also known as Spokane.
A highly vigorous variety that is somewhat susceptible to apple scab, Spokane Beauty is tip bearing, so extra care will be needed when pruning. This tree tends to biennialism.
This is a very, very large apple, often weighing in at over 2 pounds! The skin is deep red blushed over greenish-yellow, and the flesh is firm (despite its size) and white, with a balanced, sprightly flavor. Spokane Beauty is a great multi-purpose apple, working well for fresh eating, juice, drying, sauce, and baking. It was, in fact, listed by Tom Burford as one of the best for baking and sauce. Spokane Beauty will stay firm after baking and it stores well for up to four months.
This tree is first recorded in 1905 in a letter to the USDA by the nurseryman C. L. Whitney, who mentions that the tree has already been in cultivation in Steven's County, WA for some 20 years. It was originally called Maxon Seedling after the Maxon family who raised the first seedling, but the name was changed to Spokane Beauty by the grower E. P. Gilbert.
The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Apple
Subcategory:
Dessert
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, baking, storage, sauce
Storage duration: three plus months (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: red
Flesh color: white
Fruit Origins
Parentage: unknown
Origin: Walla Walla, WA
Introduced in: late 1800's
Introduced by: Maxson family
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 4 - 8
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Sep 29 (approximate, in New York State) + 14 days after McIntosh
Tree Height & Spacing
glossary
Rootstock: G.11 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Dwarf (25% of Standard)
Tree spacing (natural spread of tree): 8'
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
glossary
Apple Scab: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
glossary
Bloom group: 3
Is it self-fertile? N
Is it fertile? Y
Ploidy: Diploid
Rootstock size class:
Dwarf (25% of Standard)
Pollination Partners
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|---|---|
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| Newtown Pippin Apple on G.41 | 156 |
| Sansa Apple on G.11 | 143 |
| Golden Russet Apple on G.214 | 141 |
| CrimsonCrisp™ Apple on G.214 | 141 |
| Williams' Pride Apple on G.11 | 135 |
| Porter's Perfection Apple on G.41 | 126 |
| Sweet Sixteen Apple on G.41 | 118 |
| Virginia Crab Apple on G.214 | 117 |