Malus domestica 'Fuji'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- MAY-lus doh-MESS-tik-a
- Description
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The Fuji apple is a hybrid created in Japan in the 1930's with two American apple varieties, Red Delicious and old Virginia Ralls Genet. It is named after the town near the research station, Fujisaki.
The mature size of the tree depends on the version you choose, dwarf at 8 to 10 feet or semi-dwarf at 12 to 15 feet. Pollinators are needed for apple trees. For this species, potential pollinizers could be Rome or Braeburn. Almost any apple tree would work if the bloom periods overlap so that male and female flowers are blooming at the same time, usually on separate trees. Therefore, check the bloom time for your area for both the Fuji and other nearby pollinating apple trees. This goes for most apple trees.
The Fuji tree will produce apples in 3 to 5 years. Soil type needed is average to loamy but responds to enriched soil with better production. Most apple trees do best with a slightly acidic soil pH in the range of 5.0 to 6.8.
Pink backside and white frontside flowers appear in April. Fruit usually ripens about mid October. With refrigeration, apples can last up to 4 to 6 months.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Malus
- Species:
- domestica
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Grafting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Japan, United States
- Wildlife Value:
- Pollinators visit blooms in April.
- Edibility:
- Fuji apples are usually round in shape and the size depends on multiple cultivars. It is crisp and sweet, great for fresh eating. It does not color well but the quality is superb. Ripens in October. It can be eaten raw, frozen, baked, or cooked as most any fruit can be.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- High
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12-24 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Type:
- Pome
- Fruit Description:
- The apple is round and red with some speckles in the backgrond
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Pinkish petal backing with white face flowers bloom in April. The blooms are small and in clusters on individual short stems.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Edible Garden
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
