Rhode Island Greening apple
Malus domestica 'Rhode Island Greening'
USDA zones5 to 5
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rhode Island Greening' apple (Malus domestica 'Rhode Island Greening') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is grown for American apple pie and other cooking, because the fruit keeps its shape when cooked. White flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees. Plant a second apple nearby for pollination, since this triploid tree cannot pollinate other apples.
Pairs well with Chardonnay grape, Grape hyacinth, and Hummingbird's mint.
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