Ein Shemer Apple Tree

The Ein Shemer apple is a heat-tolerant, low-chill apple variety known for its early harvest and sweet, mild flavor.

• Origin: Developed in Israel at Kibbutz Ein Shemer in the 1950s.
• Chill Hours: Requires only about 100–300 chill hours, making it ideal for warm and subtropical climates.
• Altitude: Grows well at low to mid elevations, typically up to 1,200 meters (3,940 feet), depending on chill accumulation.
• Pollination: Self-pollinating, but fruit set improves with a pollinator like Anna apple.
• Tree Size: Medium-sized tree with vigorous growth and a spreading habit.
• Harvest Time: Early season; typically ripens in late spring to early summer (May to June in warmer regions).
• Usage of Fruits: Excellent for fresh eating, also suitable for applesauce and baking.
• Fruits and Flavor: Medium to large apples with pale yellow skin, crisp texture, and sweet, mildly tart flavor; best eaten fresh as it doesn’t store long.