Winter Banana Apple

Malus domestica 'Winter Banana'

Winter Banana is one of the most beautiful apples in appearnace. It is a large apple with strickingly beautiful pale yellow, waxy skin usually blushed with a delicate rosy pink. Flesh is moderately firm, slightly coarse, crips, tangy and juicy. It's distinctive, aromatic flavor, similar to a banana, is a favorite for cider and fresh eating. Ripens during October and November.

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Malus domestica 'Winter Banana' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Winter Banana is quite vigorous and can be susceptible to fire blight. It is an excellent source of pollen and is still used extensively in commercial orchards just for pollination.

A Little History about Winter Banana Apple Originated on the Flory farm in Cass County, Indiana in 1876 but introduced in 1890. Our strain is called compact, because it has lots of spurs and is less vigourous than the original non-spur variety.

Malus domestica 'Winter Banana' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Excellent pollinizer	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very vigorous • Very productive • Spurry habit • Upright habit	Harvest Period • Late fall • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Complex flavor • Sub-acid flavor • Very crisp • Keeps well • Aromatic	Site Requirements • Full Sun	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • Good for sauce • High dessert quality • Juice or Cider • Cooking or baking • Good for drying