Exceptional disease resistance; ideal for areas with apple scab, powdery mildew, cedar apple rust, and fire blight issues. Lovely spreading nature. Large bright-red fruit with a juicy tender flesh great for fresh-eating, cider, juicing, and cooking. Cold-hardy. Ripens from late September. Best Pollinators: Cortland, Liberty, or Starkspur UltraMac. Botanical Name- Malus domestica ‘Freedom’ Pronunciation- MAY-lus doh-MESS-tih-kuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained, loamy soil Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Bloom Time- Companion Plants- Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove deadwood; fertilize in spring and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to improve airflow and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and avoid waterlogging around the trunk. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Apple scab, fire blight, aphids
