Antonovka Apple Tree – Live Rooted Fruit Tree | Cold Hardy Apple Variety | Sweet Tart Green Yellow Apples | Zones 3–8
Grow a legendary cold-hardy apple tree with this Antonovka Apple rooted plant, a historic heirloom variety prized for its exceptional winter hardiness, fragrant fruit, and versatile culinary uses. Originally developed in Russia and introduced in the late 1800s, Antonovka apples are known for their distinctive sweet-tart flavor, rich aroma, and excellent storage qualities. These green-yellow apples are perfect for fresh eating, pies, juice, cider, wine, baking, freezing, and preserving. Antonovka trees thrive in colder climates and are highly valued for their resilience, productivity, and long-lived orchard performance.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 rooted Antonovka Apple tree
✔️ Healthy live edible fruit tree
✔️ Cold-hardy heirloom apple variety
✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Antonovka Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica
Plant Type: Fruiting deciduous tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Rich well-draining garden soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 12–16 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate; approximately 1–2 feet yearly
Fruit Color: Green-yellow
Fruit Flavor: Sweet tart with intense apple flavor and aroma
Harvest Season: Fall
Pollination: Requires compatible pollinizer such as Honeycrisp, Crabapple, or Wolf River
Special Features: Excellent cold hardiness, great for baking and cider
USDA Zones: 3–8
Container Friendly: Young trees only; best planted in ground long-term
💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun with good airflow for healthier growth and improved fruit production. Annual pruning helps maintain shape, airflow, and larger harvests as the tree matures.