Surprise Apple Tree

  USDA Certified Organic The Surprise apple tree is a Turkish red fleshed apple descended from Niedzwetzkyana. The Surprise apple tree was brought to the US in the 1830's and planted throughout the south in late 1800's. One of the parent varieties of Pink Pearl. The skin of the Surprise apple is beautiful, blushed red and the flesh is a pink-salmon color. The apples are crisp, juicy, very tart, tannic and are great for baking and cider. Albert Etter used this variety to develop many pink flesh apples, including Pink Pearl, the most successful of his pink-fleshed creations. The Surprise apple is often small, green winter apple with creamy white, red stained flesh. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Surprise and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm.  Considerations for Surprise Apple USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Heirloom: Yes Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Red Fleshed Harvest Period: Late