Botanical profile

Malus domestica 'Haralson'

Latin name
Malus domestica Haralson
Common name
'Haralson' Apple Tree
Type
Fruit tree
Family
Rosaceae

Malus domestica 'Haralson' is an iconic hardy apple tree, particularly suited to cold climates like Quebec thanks to its winter hardiness and reliable yield. It produces firm, tart, and juicy apples, often described as excellent for fresh eating, baking, pies, and cider, with a well-balanced flavor that holds up well after harvest. This cultivar is distinguished by a generous spring white bloom that attracts bees and pollinators, while also adding ornamental appeal to the garden. The tree's rounded and vigorous habit makes it an excellent choice for residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny landscape plantings. Easy to grow in full sun in well-drained soil, 'Haralson' combines hardiness, consistent production, and fruit quality, making it very popular with enthusiasts of sustainable fruit trees.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, spaced after establishment
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White (spring)
Fruiting
Red striped apples, firm, tart and juicy, excellent for cooking, pies and cider
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3.5–5 m (11–16 ft)
Width
3.5–5 m (11–16 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Apple
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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