Very low winter chilling requirement. Chance seedling discovered near Long Beach, CA., introduced in 1949. Large fruit with red over green skin, ripening late September to mid-October in coastal Southern CA. climates. Crisp and juicy, with a balance of sugar and acid. Good keeper. Large, vigorous, productive tree.
Pettingill Apple
Pettingill Apple
- Estimated Chilling Requirement
300 hours below 45°F - USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
6 - 10 - Pollination
Self-fruitful.
- Harvest Season within fruit type
late midseason - Harvest Dates
September 20 to October 5(approximate for Hickman, CA)
-WHERE TO BUY-
HOME GARDEN/RETAIL NURSERY CATALOG
WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. For the 2018-19 planting season, Pettingill is offered on the following rootstock(s) (listed in order of quantity in production, largest quantity first):
M-111 (semi-dwarf/semi-standard, 80-90% of standard size)
