Primate apple

Malus domestica 'Primate'

TreeRosaceae

Primate 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

'Primate' apple (Malus domestica 'Primate') 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 growth habit and grows at a moderate rate. Blooms open from early to late spring and attract bees.

Pairs well with Honeyberry, Sweet William, and Prairie dropseed.