25 Albemarle Newtown Apple Seeds | Heirloom Green Fruit Tree

Albemarle Newtown Apple is a historic heirloom variety prized for its distinctive flavor and versatility. Also known as Newtown Pippin, this apple tree produces medium to large, green-skinned fruit with a rich, tangy-sweet taste that is excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cider making. The tree itself is a beautiful addition to the home orchard, offering spring blossoms and a generous harvest in autumn.

These seeds offer an opportunity to grow your own piece of apple history. Whether you are an experienced grower or a curious gardener, Albemarle Newtown Apple seeds can be a rewarding project. The trees are known for their vigor and adaptability, making them a suitable choice for many temperate climates.

Plant Features

• Heirloom apple variety with green fruit
• Rich, tangy-sweet flavor profile
• Versatile for fresh use, cooking, and cider
• Attractive spring blossoms and autumn fruit
• Vigorous and adaptable growth habit

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-18 feet (dwarfing rootstock may reduce size)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow Albemarle Newtown Apple from seed, start by stratifying the seeds in a moist medium in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks to simulate winter conditions. Sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist and provide a warm, bright location. Germination can be slow and variable, so patience is key. Once seedlings have developed several true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. Harden off young plants gradually before planting in their permanent location in full sun with good air circulation. Water regularly during establishment and mulch to conserve moisture. Apple trees grown from seed may take several years to bear fruit and may not produce fruit identical to the parent, but they can still yield enjoyable apples and serve as a rewarding long-term project.

What's Included

25 Albemarle Newtown Apple seeds.