Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Cortland Apple Tree
Cortland Apple Tree
$111.75
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Malus domestica 'Cortland'
Choose Cortland if you want a dependable New England apple for fresh slicing and baking. The tradeoff is care: like most apples, it needs pruning, pollination planning, and some pest attention.
Buy This If
- You want sweet-tart apples.
- You slice apples fresh.
- You can plant another apple.
Skip This If
- You want no pruning.
- Your site is shady.
- Deer protection is not possible.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It brings bloom, shade, and harvest value, but its main job is fruit production rather than formal ornamental structure. |
| Growth Rate | B | It develops at a useful pace for a fruit tree, though crops still take patience and proper care. |
| Maintenance | C+ | Plan on pruning, watering during establishment, pollination planning, and monitoring for common apple pests and disease. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Deer may browse young growth and fruit, so protection matters where pressure is common. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | Semi-dwarf sizing helps, but it still needs open room, sun, and access for pruning and picking. |
| Screening Value | D | A deciduous fruit tree does not make a dependable privacy screen. |
Compare It To
McIntosh Apple Tree
Choose Cortland Apple Tree if sliced fresh use matters because the flesh is slow to brown; choose McIntosh Apple Tree for a softer classic New England apple.
Bartlett Pear Tree
Choose Cortland Apple Tree if you want apples for fresh eating and baking; choose Bartlett Pear Tree if your household will use pears more often.
Redhaven Peach Tree
Choose Cortland Apple Tree for a more traditional cold-climate backyard orchard pick; choose Redhaven Peach Tree only if peaches are the main goal.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Cortland for homeowners who will actually use apples in the kitchen and are willing to treat it like a fruit tree, not a set-and-forget shade tree.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 16 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 12.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-7a |
| Spacing | 13.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded |
Customers Usually Ask
Does Cortland need another apple nearby?
Plan on a compatible apple or crabapple nearby for pollination; McIntosh Apple Tree is the PGNE comparison to look at first.
Are Cortland apples good for baking?
Yes, they work well for baking, salads, and fresh eating, with flesh that is slow to brown after cutting.
How much care does it need?
Expect annual pruning, watering while it establishes, and regular checks for insects and disease.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23003
