V3 Apple Rootstock vs Prairie Sensation Apple - TreeTime.ca

V3 Apple Rootstock vs Prairie Sensation Apple

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Prairie Sensation Apple
V3 Apple Rootstock

Prairie Sensation Apple is a cold hardy tree that produces large, delicious apples that are great for fresh eating.

Developed at the University of Saskatchewan, the apples produced by Prairie Sensation have been reported to have a juicy, crisp, and sweet flavor. Beautifully round in shape, these apples range from yellow to green with a reddish overlay.

Like all other apples, Prairie Sensation requires an additional pollinator, such as a crabapple or another apple to ensure fruit production. Keep in mind most residential neighbourhoods will have another pollinator present, but it does not hurt to get two just in case.

Note: We do not ship grafted apples to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The V3 or Vineland 3 Apple is a favorite of many farmers. This plant is an excellent dwarfing rootstock for grafting other apple species to. It is cold hardy and resistant to fire blight. This tree performs best with staking and regular watering.

This tree produces gorgeous white and pink blossoms in the spring. It is not typically grown for its fruit but can produce small red apples.

Expect an easy-to-pick height of 6 feet and a more efficient yield per square foot of space compared to standard rootstocks. Not recommended for planting in pots. Also known for its disease resistance.

There are anecdotal reports of dwarfing rootstock producing larger fruit and more fruit given the volume of the tree.

Prairie Sensation Apple Quick Facts

V3 Apple Rootstock Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fruit: red blush on yellowish-green
Fruit: not typically grown for its fruit, but small and red when allowed to fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: vineland #3, vineland 3