Anna Apple Tree
Price range: ₨1,000 through ₨2,000
A low-chill, early-ripening apple variety ideal for warm climates, producing crisp, sweet-tart fruits.
Tree Information
- Origin: Developed in Israel in the 1950s at the Ein Shemer Kibbutz to thrive in subtropical climates.
- Chill Hours: Requires only about 200–300 chill hours.
- Altitude: Grows well from sea level up to approximately 1,500 meters, depending on chill accumulation.
- Pollination: Not self-fertile; best pollinated with varieties like Dorsett Golden or Ein Shemer.
- Tree Size: Semi-dwarf to standard size; typically grows 4–6 meters tall with pruning.
- Harvest Time: Early season; usually harvested from late spring to early summer (May–June in warm regions).
- Usage of Fruits: Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce.
- Fruits and Flavor: Medium to large fruits with red-green skin; flesh is firm, juicy, and sweet with mild tartness—flavor similar to Granny Smith when picked early.