Use the chart below to determine tree vigor. The vigor of a variety will help in determining the best rootstock, spacing, and pruning techniques. The table can be sorted by variety and vigor. If you don’t see a certain variety, please contact us.
Apple Tree Vigor Chart
| Variety | Vigor |
|---|---|
| Red Delicious | Low |
| Winesap | Low |
| Honeycrisp | Low |
| Arkansas Black | Low |
| Rome | Low |
| Braeburn | Low |
| Golden Supreme | Moderate |
| Goldrush | Moderate |
| Grimes Golden | Moderate |
| Liberty | Moderate |
| Macoun | Moderate |
| Pristine® | Moderate |
| Empire | Moderate |
| Jonathan | Moderate |
| McIntosh | Moderate |
| Blondee | Moderate |
| Winecrisp | Moderate |
| Evercrisp® | Moderate |
| Wolf River | Moderate |
| Zestar!® | Moderate |
| Ambrosia | Moderate |
| Gala | Moderately High |
| Golden Delicious | Moderately High |
| Idared | Moderately High |
| Jonagold | Moderately High |
| Fuji | Moderately High |
| Sweet Sixteen | Moderately High |
| Pink Lady® strains | High |
| MAIA-L (Ludacrisp®) | High |
| Cortland | High |
| Enterprise | High |
| Ginger Gold | High |
| Granny Smith | High |
| Mutsu | High |
| Northern Spy | High |
| Williams Pride | High |
