Bismarck apple
Malus domestica 'Bismarck'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bismarck' apple (Malus domestica 'Bismarck') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate and forms a dense shape. Bees visit the flowers in early to late spring. The fruit is grown for culinary use and has good flavor, and it is partially self-fertile.
Pairs well with High-bush blueberry, Garlic chives, White snakeroot, and Eastern white pine.