Wolf River Apple

Malus domestica 'Wolf River'

Wolf River apples are enormous, often weighing 1 pound or more. It has a pale red color over pale yellow skin and soft, tender, slightly mealy, creamy white flesh. Excellent for baking whole and drying. Resistant to scab, mildew, fireblight and cedar apple rust. Trees are very hardy.

Height 12-16 Feet

Spread 12-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

Malus domestica 'Wolf River' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Wolf River is more resistant to scab, mildew and fire blight than most. It is a very vigorous tree and a little "rangy". Don't worry about thinning it too much, because even heavily cropped the apples are larger than most varieties.

A Little History about Wolf River Apple Wolf River got its name naturally from the place it was found--- on the banks of the Wolf River near Fremont, Wisconsin in 1875. This was one of Grandpa's favorites as a child, because it was sooooo big! He always said they were very tasty, but rather dry eating fresh, but when Grandma baked them, then mmm...mmm!

Malus domestica 'Wolf River' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Mid-season blooming	Disease Resistance • Mildew resistance • Scab resistance • Cedar Rust Resistance • Fire Blight Resistance	Fruit Characteristics • Very large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Very vigorous • Spreading habit
Harvest Period • Mid-September	Other Attributes • Sub-acid flavor • Keeps well	Site Requirements • Frost Resistant • Very hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Average skill
Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking