Cortland Apple
Malus domestica 'Cortland'
MAY-lus doh-MESS-tik-uh
Fruit Trees: Apple Tree
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
An older, well-known variety. Medium-sized, crisp and bright red with a sprightly tropical, tart flavor. White flesh holds its color well after being cut. Excellent for eating and cooking. Ripens in mid-September. 2-3 week storage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Yellow
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
12-16 ft
Spread
12-16 ft
Form
Semi-Dwarf: M-7 Root Stock
Characteristics
Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Semi-Dwarf
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Requires Cross-Pollination from same species, different variety
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet-Tart
Ploidy
Diploid
Fruit Firmness
Medium All Purpose
Pollination
Ambrosia, Fireside, Freedom, Gala, Haralson, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Wealthy, Zestar!, Chestnut Crabapple, Red Barron Crabapple, Dolgo Crabapple
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1200+ hours