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 |