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LIBERTY APPLE
Malus x 'Liberty'
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5 gallon Potted
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List Price $185.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 10-15 Feet · Mature Spread: 10-15 Feet
Liberty Apple is prized for doing what many apples can't—producing high-quality fruit with far less effort. Developed to excel in climates where McIntosh Apple struggles, this dependable tree offers strong natural resistance to common apple diseases, making it an excellent choice for growers who want great apples without constant spraying. In spring, it produces clouds of white blossoms that give way to heavy crops of attractive fruit.
The apples themselves are small to medium in size, with a yellow background washed in rich red overtones. Inside, the flesh is crisp, white, and juicy, delivering a balanced sweet-tart flavor that appeals to a wide range of tastes. The apples are versatile and perform beautifully whether eaten fresh, baked into desserts, cooked into sauces, canned, or stored, where their flavor continues to improve over time.
Cold hardy and productive, Liberty Apple ripens its fruit in September and requires a compatible apple variety nearby for pollination. It was developed in Geneva, New York and is a licensed variety from Cornell University, valued for both reliability and performance. For gardeners seeking a disease-resistant apple with excellent flavor and broad kitchen use, Liberty Apple is a standout choice.
LIBERTY APPLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Growth Habit*
| • | Upright Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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LIBERTY APPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Deep, loamy soil with good drainage is ideal.
- Slightly acidic soil supports best growth and fruiting.
- Tolerates average garden soils if drainage is adequate.
- Avoid heavy clay soils that remain waterlogged.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun is essential for flowering and fruit production.
- At least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight is recommended.
- Good air circulation helps reduce disease pressure.
- Shaded locations will reduce fruit quality.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Maintain consistent moisture during fruit development.
- Avoid prolonged drought stress.
- Do not allow roots to sit in standing water.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Younger trees benefit from moderate feeding.
- Excess nitrogen can reduce fruit quality.
- Mulching helps improve soil health and moisture retention.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Prune annually in late winter to shape and thin branches.
- Remove dead, damaged, or crossing limbs.
- Thinning fruit improves size and prevents limb stress.
- Plant with a second apple variety for proper pollination.
Family: Rosaceae · Common Name: Apple / Crabapple
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About LIBERTY APPLE
- Bred for Disease Resistance: Liberty was developed specifically to resist apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew.
- A Cornell University Original: This variety was released from breeding work in Geneva, New York and licensed by Cornell University.
- McIntosh-Type Flavor: The fruit offers a familiar sweet-tart taste similar to McIntosh, but with better reliability.
- Storage Improves Flavor: Liberty apples often taste even better after a period of cool storage.
- Rootstock Matters: Like all apples, Liberty is grafted onto rootstock that controls tree size without affecting fruit size.
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