dwarf:

Mature at about 8 - 10 ft. Dwarf trees have been grafted onto a root-stock to restrict their mature height and size.

semi-dwarf

Mature at about 12 - 15 ft. Semi-dwarf trees have also been grafted onto a root-stock to restrict their mature height and size.  Some bred apple trees are naturally this size.

standard

Often mature at 18 ft or more.  A fruit tree that is on it's own-root and has a mature size native to its own makeup.

Malus 'Haralson'

A hybrid cross ('Malinda' x 'Wealthy') from the University of MN, 1923. Named after Charles Haralson, superintendent of the University of MN Fruit Breeding Farm. A natural semi-dwarf tree that produces medium-sized red fruit. Hard, crisp and tart. Good dual purpose apple. One of the most popular apples in MN. Often bears fruit the first year. Prone to biennial bearing. Keeps well, will store until March. Fine hardy, winter variety.

Ripens: September - October

Recommended Pollinators:
Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Sweet Sixteen

Height: 8 - 12 ft

Spread: 6 - 10 ft

USDA Zone: 4 - 8

Ripens: Late Late August - September

Recommended Pollinators: Haralson, Honeycrisp, Sweet Sixteen

Height: 10 - 15 ft

Spread: 10 - 12 ft

USDA Zone: 4 - 8

Malus 'Hazen'

A hybrid cross ('Duchess' x 'Starking Delicious') introduced by NDSU, 1980. Fruit is large and dark red. Flesh green-yellow, juicy. Flavor is sweet but mild, pleasant for eating, cooking, and as a dessert apple. An annual bearer. A natural semi-dwarf tree. Short storage life but a very hardy variety. Does very well without spraying.

The name "Hazen" was selected for this cultivar to commemorate two aspects of its origin. The town Hazen is near Mandan where the seedling originated. The late Dean Arlon G. Hazen who was Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of the North Dakota Experiment Station while this cultivar was under test as a selection.

Malus 'Honeycrisp'

A cross between ('Keepsake' x unnamed seedling) this University of MN, introduction in 1991 has quickly become our highest selling apple variety.  An exciting apple that is exceptionally crisp and juicy. Flavor is sweet but well-balanced. Excellent storage life, up to 7 months. Has been rated equal to or higher in overall quality than 'Haralson', 'Honeygold' or 'Keepsake' in winter storage trials. Has become an outstanding commercial and home orchard variety because of its explosive crispness, flavor and storage life.

Ripens: Late September - October

Recommended Pollinators: Haralson, Hazen, Honeygold, Sweet Sixteen

Height: Depends upon Rootstock - Usually Semi-dwarf

Spread: Depends upon Rootstock - Usually Semi-dwarf

USDA Zone: 4 - 7

McIntosh Apple is not only a lovely tree, but provides delicious apples early in the season.  One would look enticing anywhere in your landscape where you’re able to watch the daily developing of your bright red apple harvest.  Its brilliant scarlet skin, thin and smooth to the touch, creates the perfect, crisp crunch when bitten into.  The pink-streaked, white flesh is both juicy and tart, prized for a variety of culinary uses.

As the apples begin to develop, you’ll enjoy watching as your fruit transitions into red, decorative balls amid the vibrant green leaves.  The McIntosh apple tree is a heavy producer of small to medium sized apples that ripen early,.  In fact, your apples will be ready for harvest in mid-September and persist into early winter.  The tree is cold hardy and partly self-fruitful. 

McIntosh apple trees were discovered growing wild in Canada in 1976.  It is the most popular cultivar in Eastern Canada and New England, and is sure to be one of your favorites as well. 

Ripening: Late August - Mid September

Height: Naturally Semi-Dwarf 12 - 15 ft

Spread: Naturally Semi-Dwarf 8 - 12 ft

USDA Zone: 4 - 7

A semi-self fruitful apple.

Ripening: Mid September

Height: Depends on Rootstock - Generally Semi-dwarf (12 - 15 ft)

Spread: Depends on Rootstock - Generally Semi-dwarf (8 - 12 ft)

USDA Zone: 3 - 6

Malus 'State Fair'

Another hybrid cross ('Mantet' x 'Oriole') from the University of MN, 1978. This Medium-sized red striped fruit has good flavor and is sprightly tart and good for eating and baking. Good texture, semi-acid to sweet. All purpose apple. One of the better early apples for northern locations. Short storage life.

Recommended Pollinators:
Hazen Apple, Haralson Apple, McIntosh, Sweet Sixteen

Height: Depends on Rootstock - Generally Semi-dwarf (12 - 15 ft)

Spread: Depends on Rootstock - Generally Semi-dwarf (8 - 12 ft)

USDA Zone: 3 - 7