Dayton Apple

Malus domestica ‘Dayton’

Among the very best Purdue selections. The brilliant red fruit is crisp, juicy, sweet-tart, and very flavorful. The tree is very productive with an upright form and strong branch angles. It is immune to scab and resistant to both mildew and cedar rust. The large, beautiful fruit ripens in late September.

USDA Zone: 4-9

Mature Height: 11′ (Dwarf)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Mini-Dwarf Rootstock: EMLA 27

Dwarf Rootstock: M26

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