Description
Malus domestica
Perhaps the most popular summer/early season apple, William’s Pride is known for both its great flavor and texture, and its excellent disease resistance. A PRI selection, it is a very productive tree with complex flavored, juicy, crisp red apples. William’s Pride is immune to apple scab and resistant to mildew, cedar rust and fireblight.
USDA Zone: 4-8
Pollination: Needs a different apple as a pollinator to produce fruit. Gravenstein and King will not work.
Time to productivity: 2-3 years depending on conditions.
Ripening time: Early August. Maybe late July.
Storage length: 1-1/2 months.