Fuji Apple
Fuji apple is a large, rounded, reddish-orange apple variety that originated in Japan. It is a cross between the Red Delicious and Virginia Ralls Genet apple. It is an exceptionally crisp and sweet apple making it a favorite backyard apple variety. The fruits also store well, up to a year in ideal conditions. It is also a great pollenizer for other apple varieties.
| Fuji Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Very Crisp, Very Sweet |
| Chill Hours | < 500 below 45° F |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Reddish-Orange |
| Fruit Use | Fresh Eating or Cooked |
| Self-Fruitful | Yes |
| Flower Season | Early Spring |
| Fruit Season | September – October |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 6 – 9 |