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Opal Apple (Malus domestica 'Opal') Seeds
Estimated delivery between Marzo 28 and Marzo 31.
The Opal Apple (Malus domestica 'Opal') is a delicious, crisp yellow apple variety known for its sweet, honey-like flavor and smooth texture. With its bright yellow skin and unique flavor profile, the Opal Apple is a standout in any orchard or garden. These apples are perfect for fresh eating, baking, or adding to fruit salads, providing a balanced sweetness with a slight tang. Opal Apple trees are hardy, disease-resistant, and easy to grow, thriving in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. A cross between the Golden Delicious and Topaz apples, the Opal Apple is prized for its long shelf life and vibrant color, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners who appreciate high-quality fruit.
Features & Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Opal'
- Common Name: Opal Apple
- Fruit Description: Crisp, yellow apples with a sweet, honey-like flavor and smooth texture, perfect for fresh eating or baking
- Growth Habit: Compact tree with spreading branches, ideal for small gardens and orchards
- Climate: Prefers temperate climates with cold winters and warm summers
- Height: Grows to 8-12 feet (2.4-3.7 meters) tall, with a spread of 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters)
- Planting Season: Best planted in early spring or fall
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
- Hardiness Zone: Suitable for USDA zones 4-8
- Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, baking, fruit salads, and making applesauce
- Organic: Non-GMO, organic seeds for sustainable gardening
The Opal Apple is a versatile, flavorful fruit that thrives in home gardens and small orchards. Whether you want a healthy snack, an ingredient for baking, or to create your own homemade applesauce, Opal apples provide sweet, satisfying fruit with every harvest. Grow your own Opal Apple tree for a reliable and delicious source of fresh apples for years to come.