Black Gilliflower apple
Malus domestica 'Black Gilliflower'
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
'Black Gilliflower' apple (Malus domestica 'Black Gilliflower') is a tree for the food garden, grown for fresh eating and drying. 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. Blooms open from early to late spring and attract bees. The fruit ripens late in the season.
Pairs well with Juneberry, Common milkweed, and Garlic chives.