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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.
| 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. |
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.
| 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 |
Plan on a compatible apple or crabapple nearby for pollination; McIntosh Apple Tree is the PGNE comparison to look at first.
Yes, they work well for baking, salads, and fresh eating, with flesh that is slow to brown after cutting.
Expect annual pruning, watering while it establishes, and regular checks for insects and disease.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23003
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