Northwestern Greening apple

Malus domestica 'Northwestern Greening'

TreeRosaceae

Northwestern Greening apple
Edible
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

Food garden

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Northwestern Greening' apple (Malus domestica 'Northwestern Greening') 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 has a dense habit and grows at a moderate rate. Bees visit the blooms from early to late spring. Golden Russet and Alexander are its parents.

Pairs well with Juneberry, Lingonberry, Grape hyacinth, and Hyssop.