Ambrosia Apple Tree

An excellent fresh-eating Apple that ripens in mid to late fall, Ambrosia stores well and resists bruising, making it a favorite among home growers and orchardists alike! Its spring flowers are a frothy white and pink display and are beloved by pollinators!

This medium-sized deciduous tree forms a rounded canopy of green, ovate foliage that casts cooling shade through the summer. The flowers are quickly followed by luscious, full-sized Apples that hang like polished ornaments by autumn. Expect golden yellow leaves in the fall. The fruit ripens late in the season and is often harvested after the first frost, enhancing its signature sweetness.

Key Features

• Exceptionally sweet, low-acid fruit with floral, honey-like flavor
• Mid to late fall ripening
• Cold-hardy; ideal for cooler growing zones!
• Medium-sized deciduous tree with attractive spring blooms
• Long storage life and bruise resistance
• Disease resistant - good resistance to apple scab
• Canadian origin - developed in British Columbia for excellent cold hardiness

Landscaping Uses

This mid-sized fruit tree reaches around 12–15 feet tall and wide (dwarf forms available), making it perfect for backyard orchards or edible landscapes. Ideal in size for home orchards or espalier use!

• Focal point in edible gardens or food forests
• Great in rows for small orchards or espaliered along fences
• Useful shade tree with ornamental spring flowers
• Ideal for cold-climate fruit growers
• Perfect as front yard specimens

Care and Maintenance

Ambrosia hails from British Columbia and thrives in USDA growing zones 4 through 8, preferring cooler summer climates and needing a good amount of winter chill to produce. It's not self-pollinating, so it will need a nearby companion for a bountiful harvest. Like many modern Apple cultivars, it resists scab!

As a deciduous fruit tree, the Ambrosia Apple is cold-hardy, moderately vigorous, and needs cross-pollination to bear fruit.

• Planting Time: Best planted in early spring or fall
• Sun Needs: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained loam preferred; avoid soggy soils
• Moisture Needs: Moderate water—regular moisture during establishment and fruiting
• Mulch: Apply 3-4 inches of mulch around the base; compost helps improve soil fertility
• Fertilization Needs: Light annual feeding in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers
• Pruning: Prune in late winter; remove dead wood and shape for airflow and light
• Renewal Pruning: Not typically needed; light annual pruning will suffice
• Special Needs/Perks:
  • Cold-hardy
  • Pest-resistant
  • Great storage-Apple
• Chill Hours: Requires approx. 800–1000 chill hours
• Pollination Needs: Not self-pollinating; needs a companion Apple nearby

Compatible Pollinators for Ambrosia Apple:

• Honeycrisp
• Fuji
• Gala
• Granny Smith
• Golden Delicious

Make Your Orchard a Little More Divine—With Ambrosia

Don't miss your chance to grow the luscious, crisp-sweet Ambrosia Apple Tree—a dessert Apple so divine it feels plucked from an orchard in Eden. Its low acid and floral tones make every bite feel like a special treat, and with proper pollination, you'll get baskets of perfect fruit year after year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ambrosia Apple Tree self-pollinating?
No, it needs a compatible pollinator Apple tree nearby to produce fruit.

What does Ambrosia Apple taste like?
It has a sweet, honeyed flavor with low acidity—often described as floral or tropical.

How long does it take for an Ambrosia Apple Tree to produce fruit?
Typically 2–4 years after planting, depending on rootstock and growing conditions.

Can Ambrosia grow in warm climates?
It needs 800–1000 chill hours, so it's best for zones 4–8 with cooler winters.

Are Ambrosia Apples good for baking or cooking?
They're best eaten fresh but can be used for sweet applications like Apple sauce, dried fruit, or juice.

How big do Ambrosia Apple Trees get?
Standard trees reach 12–15 feet tall and wide, though dwarf forms are smaller and more manageable.

Do I need more than one Apple tree to get fruit?
Yes, Ambrosia needs a different Apple variety nearby for cross-pollination.

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