Fuji Apple Tree



Fuji Apple (Malus domestica 'Fuji')
Fuji Apple (Malus domestica 'Fuji') is a late-season dessert apple prized for its crisp texture, exceptional sweetness, and long storage life. Developed in Japan from a cross between 'Red Delicious' and 'Ralls Janet', Fuji has become one of the most popular apples worldwide thanks to its reliable performance and outstanding flavor. It is a productive variety well suited to home orchards and small farms.
Distinctive Features
'Fuji' apples are large and round, with dense, juicy flesh that remains crisp long after harvest. The skin is typically a pinkish-red over yellow-green, often with subtle striping. Fruit ripens in mid to late fall and stores for several months under refrigeration. The trees are vigorous and precocious, bearing fruit at an early age with proper pollination.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained loamy soil with average to high fertility
- Water: Moderate; provide consistent moisture during the growing season
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Ideal Uses
- Fresh Eating: One of the sweetest apples available, perfect for snacking
- Salads: Holds its crunch and resists browning
- Baking: Suitable for crisps and tarts when firm texture is desired
- Juicing: High sugar content makes excellent apple juice or cider
- Orchards: A consistent, high-yielding variety for backyard growers and small-scale orchards
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water deeply during dry spells and fruit development stages
- Pruning: Shape the tree in late winter to open the canopy and maintain structure
- Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring; adjust based on soil test
- Thinning: Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and prevent limb breakage
- Mulching: Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
Why Choose Fuji Apple?
- Extra Sweet Flavor: Loved for its honey-like taste and dense, juicy texture
- Long Storage: Keeps for months in cool storage without losing quality
- Heavy Bearing: Consistent producer with high yields of large fruit
- Cold Hardy: Adaptable to a wide range of growing zones
- Focal Point: A top-performing apple tree that anchors the home orchard with both beauty and bounty
Malus domestica 'Fuji' delivers unmatched sweetness, crisp texture, and storage longevity in one dependable package. Whether for snacking, juicing, or enjoying fresh from the tree, Fuji remains a favorite for growers and apple lovers alike.

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