Fruits

Malus domestica 'Stayman'

Stayman apple

A richly flavored, tart-sweet apple often used for baking and cider as well as fresh eating. Stayman needs a compatible pollinizer and does not provide useful pollen for another apple.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Water: Even moisture; well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9 (species reference; cultivar and rootstock may differ)

Sizes & prices

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees

Fruit & harvest

First bearing: About 3–7 years after planting, depending strongly on rootstock (dwarf trees are usually earlier).
Tri-state harvest: Apples are generally harvested July–October here; the exact week depends on cultivar and weather.
Harvest: Late summer–fall, depending on cultivar and season
Pollination: Most apples need pollen from a different, compatible apple cultivar that blooms at the same time. Ask us about pairings.

Growing & care

Rootstock & size: For grafted fruit trees, mature size and time to fruit depend on the rootstock as well as pruning. Check the individual tree tag when selecting planting space.
Size & rootstock: Rootstock controls mature size, spacing and time to first crop. Match the nursery tree’s rootstock to your available space before planting.

Plant in full sun. Prune during dormancy for an open, manageable canopy. Thin an overly heavy fruit set so remaining apples have room to develop.

Sources & photo credits

Penn State Extension

University of Georgia Extension

boone.mgcafe.uky.edu

University of Missouri Extension

University of Kentucky Extension

Penn State Extension

Oregon State University Extension

NC State Extension

fruit.umn.edu

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