Monty's Surprise apple
Malus domestica 'Montys Surprise'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Monty's Surprise' apple (Malus domestica 'Monty's Surprise') 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. This apple is grown for fresh eating and cooking. It blooms from early to late spring and attracts bees. The tree is not self-fertile, so plant a second apple nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Honeyberry, Summer savory, Sedge, and Hyssop.