Anna Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Anna'

Anna Apple Tree, Malus domestica 'Anna'

One of the few apple varieties that performs with authority in warm and subtropical climates, the Anna Apple delivers crisp, red-blushed fruit without the high chill requirements that disqualify most cultivars below the divide. A productive, adaptable specimen suited to serious edible landscapes and prestige residential projects alike.

Why Anna Apple

Low-Chill Performance: Bred for mild winters, fruiting reliably where conventional apple varieties fail to set.
Quality Fruit: Crisp, honey-sweet flesh with distinctive red-blushed skin; harvest-ready in summer.
Productive Yields: Self-pollinating and high-yielding; pairing with Dorsett Golden or Tropical Sweet further increases output.
Espalier Compatibility: Trains readily against walls, fences, or structured frames, an asset in formal or space-defined landscapes.
Container Viable: Performs well in large-format containers where ground planting is not possible.

Ideal Applications

Prestige Edible Landscapes: A productive focal specimen for high-end residential food gardens and estate orchards.
Espalier Features: Trained against boundary walls or architectural screens for structured, year-round interest.
Courtyard & Terrace Planting: Large container specimens deliver both ornamental and productive value in confined outdoor spaces.
Mixed Orchard Blocks: Partners with other low-chill varieties for a curated, productive orchard planting in warm-climate properties.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Winter to early spring (during dormancy, June to August)
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile loam with a pH of 6.0–7.0; avoid waterlogged soils
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Plant Details

Height: 3–5m
Width: 3–4m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Cultivar developed in Israel
Flower Colour: White to pale pink