Disease Resistant Fruit Trees

Disease Resistant Varieties in order of Ripening (Early to Late)

The list below identifies the ripening order for each of our disease resistant tree varieties. Use this list to help choose trees which yield fruit at different times during the season.

• Pristine (apple) - July 10
  
• William's Pride (apple) - July 15
• Redfree (apple) - August 5
• Initial (apple) - August 20
  
• Seckel (pear) - August 28
  
• Blake's Pride (pear) - September 2
• Magness (pear) - September 5
• Potomac (pear) - September 9
• Liberty (apple) - September 15
• Crimson Gold (apple) - September 15
• Crimson Topaz (apple) - September 18
  
• Galarina (apple) - September 25
  
• Freedom (apple) - October 1
• Enterprise (apple) - October 24
• GoldRush (apple) - November 10
• Hardy Cumberland (apple) - November 15
  

General Information

Disease resistance refers primarily to plant diseases, such as apple scab, fire blight on pears and other common diseases.  Planting disease resistant varieties will help to reduce the maintenance required in preventing these diseases.