Discovery apple
Malus domestica 'Discovery'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Discovery' apple (Malus domestica 'Discovery') 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. You can grow it for fresh eating and juice. The fruit keeps for about a week, so pick it at just the right time. This tree is not self-fertile, so plant another apple nearby.
Pairs well with Flowering quince, Garlic chives, and Rhubarb.