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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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They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
