Cold hardy apple varieties

10th January, 2022

If you live in a cold area, for example high up in a hilly area, you might assume it's not suitable for growing fruit trees. However, there is certain varieties that are more adapted to cold temperatures, and can produce plenty of fruit in cooler summers, after a harsh winter. When it comes to cold hardy apple trees, there are a few key varieties that stand out. Here are ten of the best cold hardy apple tree varieties that you can grow in colder climates:

Honeycrisp: One of the most popular apple varieties out there, Honeycrisp is also one of the most cold hardy. It can handle temperatures as low as -34 c (-30 F).

Fuji: Another popular apple, Fuji is also quite cold hardy. It can handle temperatures down to -28 c (-20 F).

Granny Smith: A classic green apple that is well-known for its tart flavor, Granny Smith is also quite cold hardy. It can survive temperatures down to -28 c (-20 F).

Braeburn: A newer apple variety and one of the most popular apples sold in supermarkets , Braeburn is popular due to its sweetness and crispness. It is also quite cold hardy, able to deal with winter temperatures down to -34 c (-30 F).

Golden Delicious: A classic sweet yellow/green apple, Golden Delicious is also quite cold hardy. It can handle temperatures down to -28 c (-20 F).

Rome: A Rome apple is a good choice for baking apple pies etc due to its firm texture. It is cold hardy, down to -28 c (-20 F).

Jonathan: A Jonathan apple is a good all-purpose apple, good for both eating and baking. It can cope with winter temperatures down to -28 c (-20 F).

Northern Spy: A Northern Spy apple is a good choice for baking and making applesauce. It is cold hardy and able to grow in areas with winter temperatures down to -34 c (-30 F).

Ida Red: An Ida Red apple is good for both eating and baking. It is also cold hardy, and able to survive -28 c (-20 F).

Winesap: A Winesap apple is a good choice for cider. It is cold hardy, down to -28c (-20 F).