V3 Apple Rootstock vs Harcourt Apple - TreeTime.ca

V3 Apple Rootstock vs Harcourt Apple

Malus Harcourt

Malus x V3

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Harcourt Apple
V3 Apple Rootstock

The Harcourt apple is a cold hardy apple produced by the University of Alberta. The fruit is good for fresh eating or baking, and ripens in late August.

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.

Harcourt Apple Quick Facts

V3 Apple Rootstock Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Firmness: firm
Flavor: juicy, sweet, mild, crisp
Harvest: late august early september
Flowers: white with pink
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: vineland #3, vineland 3