Shamrock apple
Malus domestica 'Shamrock'
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
Attracts
Notes
'Shamrock' apple (Malus domestica 'Shamrock') 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 grows at a moderate pace and has a dense habit. Bees visit the flowers, which open in early to late spring. It was bred from Spur McIntosh and Spur Golden Delicious.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, and Garlic chives.