Anna Apple Tree
Best fruit tree for home gardeners in warmer climates.
Experience an early summer harvest with the Anna Apple Tree, a superb choice for warmer climates thanks to its low chill requirement. This self-fruitful variety yields medium-sized apples with a delightful red blush over yellow-green skin. Celebrated for their crisp, sweet flavor with a touch of tartness, these apples are perfect for enjoying fresh or using in your favorite baked goods. Grown on Semi-Dwarf M111 rootstock, this productive tree offers rewarding yields, making it a standout addition to any orchard.
$64.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
312
/ 1209
#312 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
58
/ -
Who it's for
- Gardeners in subtropical regions with mild winters
- Home growers wanting fresh fruit early in the season
- Families looking for a high-volume harvest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space for a second pollinator tree
- People needing apples that stay fresh for long-term storage
- Busy growers unable to manage frequent disease prevention
Performance breakdown
Climate Adaptability
Low chill requirements make this a top performer for warmer regions.
Harvest Efficiency
Early summer yields provide a head start on the orchard season.
Pollination Ease
Self-fruitful nature simplifies planting for small-space gardeners.
Culinary Versatility
Balanced flavor profile excels in both fresh snacks and baked goods.
Growth Manageability
Semi-dwarf rootstock keeps the tree size manageable for home orchards.
Pollinator Attraction
Active bloom cycle effectively draws bees to support garden health.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8
Chill Hours Required
200-300
Harvest Season
July-August
Rootstock
Semi-Dwarf on M111
Flesh Color
Creamy white
Fruit Appearance
Red blush over yellow skin
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Low chill hours for warm climates
- Early summer harvest
- Crisp, sweet, flavorful apples
- Self-fruitful, benefits from pollination
- Highly productive yields
- Suitable for fresh eating and baking
- Thrives in full sun
- Requires well-draining soil
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Anna Apple Tree for its reliability and quality, especially in low-chill environments. The bare root stock arrives healthy and establishes quickly, often surprising growers with vigorous growth. A key highlight is the rapid transition to fruiting, with many reporting successful harvests within two years. The resulting apples are consistently described as crisp, tart, and refreshing. While the tree is highly recommended as a quality investment for warmer climates, a few customers noted initial confusion regarding the necessity of a compatible pollinator for fruit set. Overall, satisfaction remains extremely high due to the tree's dependable performance.
Know before you buy
The Anna Apple is self-fruitful, meaning it can produce a crop on its own. However, planting it near another compatible apple variety can often improve your overall yield.
This tree only requires 200-300 chill hours—the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter—to break dormancy and set fruit. This makes it an excellent choice for warmer regions where other apple varieties might struggle to produce.
The M111 rootstock is semi-dwarf, typically resulting in a tree that reaches 12 to 15 feet in height at maturity. It is known for being hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and providing strong anchorage.
The Anna Apple requires a site that receives full sun, which is at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. It also needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot, as it does not tolerate standing water.
You can look forward to an early harvest, typically between July and August. Because it is an early-season variety, you will be able to enjoy fresh apples well before many other types are ready.
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