Fuji Apple
Fuji apple is a large, rounded, reddish-orange apple variety that originated in Japan. It is a cross between the Red Delicious and Virginia Ralls Genet apple. It is an exceptionally crisp and sweet apple making it a favorite backyard apple variety. The fruits also store well, up to a year in ideal conditions. It is also a great pollenizer for other apple varieties.
Fuji Details | |
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Flavor | Very Crisp, Very Sweet |
Chill Hours | < 500 below 45° F |
Skin Color When Ripe | Reddish-Orange |
Fruit Use | Fresh Eating or Cooked |
Self-Fruitful | Yes |
Flower Season | Early Spring |
Fruit Season | September – October |
Light Needs | Full Sun |
Water Needs | Regular Water |
USDA Zone | 6 – 9 |