Hardiness
Zone 3 to 8
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Apple Tree 'Parkland'
FamilyRosaceae
Malus domestica 'Parkland' is an ultra-hardy apple tree, specially developed for northern regions like Quebec, where it thrives easily as far north as Zone 2. It produces small to medium-sized apples (6–7 cm) from late August, which are greenish-yellow with a red blush. Their flesh is crisp, juicy, and very flavorful, with a well-balanced tart taste. Excellent for fresh eating, the 'Parkland' apple is also well-suited for canning, although its texture softens with storage beyond 8 weeks. Its rounded and moderate habit (4–5 m high, 9 m wide) makes it a remarkable tree for residential orchards, edible gardens, or sunny plantings, where it offers white to pinkish blossoms in May. Easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, this cultivar combines productivity, robustness, and taste quality in cold climates.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMid-spring (May)
Flower colorWhite to pink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall to medium-sized greenish-yellow apples with a red blush, crisp, juicy, and tart flesh, excellent fresh or canned, harvested late August to early September
Maximum height15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Maximum width15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)
Growth rateSlow growth
Hardiness zoneZone 3 to 8
Minimum temperature'-34°C
