Malus domestica 'Ambrosia' - Ambrosia Apple (Semi-dwarf)

A clean, smooth skinned red apple, sweet and tender, excellent for fresh salads; apples are high maintenance, and need a second pollinator; the perfect combination of accent and fruit tree, ideal for home landscapes, needs well-drained soil and full sun

Height: 20 feet. Spread: 15 feet. Sun: full sun. Hardiness zone: 4b.

Planting and growing

Ambrosia Apple will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit.

This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder.