Esposus Spitzenburg Apple
Only available at the nursery - check availability

Thomas Jefferson’s favorite apple, a medium sized conical fruit with light russetting. Hard, crisp, juicy flesh is rich and aromatic, improving in storage. Ripens late September or early October. Midseason bloom.

On M-26 Dwarf Rootstock.

Now available only for pickup

# essp

1 year old unbranched whips, available only in small quantities. For larger quantities, we can custom graft apples for you.

Apple Notes

• Hardy to Zone 5
• Space 4'-6' on M-27; needs permanent support, can be maintained at 6' or less, excellent for espalier
• Space 7'-9' on M-26, may need permanent support, can be maintained at 7'-12'
• Space 10'-15' on M-106, stake in early years, can be maintained at 10'-15'
• Protect your fruit from apple maggots and codling moth with Maggot Barriers