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Kronebusch Apple on G.890 (Spring 2024)


A bittersweet cider apple native to Minnesota.

This apple is used exclusively for cider; it is not suitable for fresh eating.

Kronebusch is a bittersweet cider apple discovered by Gary Smith at an unnamed location in Minnesota. It was introduced to cider makers by Dan Bussey, the apple historian and author of The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada. Chemical analysis has determined that Kronebusch is a bittersweet apple suitable for blending in hard cider.

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This apple is used exclusively for cider; it is not suitable for fresh eating.

Kronebusch is a bittersweet cider apple discovered by Gary Smith at an unnamed location in Minnesota. It was introduced to cider makers by Dan Bussey, the apple historian and author of The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada. Chemical analysis has determined that Kronebusch is a bittersweet apple suitable for blending in hard cider.


The Fruit

Fruit Type

Category: Apple
Subcategory: Cider

Fruit Uses & Storage

Uses: cider
Cider classification: bittersweet
Storage duration: (approximate, depending on storage conditions)

Fruit Appearance

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Fruit Origins

Parentage:
Origin: Minnesota
Introduced in:
Introduced by: Gary Smith

The Environment

Calendar & Geography

USDA zones: -
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Oct 20 (approximate, in New York State) + 35 days after McIntosh

Tree Height & Spacing

Rootstock: G.890 Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Half-Standard (60% of Standard)
Tree spacing (natural spread of tree): 18'
Good for wildlife planting? N

Diseases & Pests

Kronebusch Apple on G.890 does not have any diseases or pests associated with it at this time.

Pollination

Pollination Factors

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Is it self-fertile?
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Rootstock size class: Half-Standard (60% of Standard)

Pollination Partners

This table shows the first few results from a full search for pollenizers of Kronebusch Apple on G.890. Please see our Pollenizer Search to run other queries and read how the application uses various factors. Also read more about fruit tree pollination.

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