Species Liberty Apple
red-pink fruits with lime-green leaves and green-brown stems

Liberty Apple

Malus 'Liberty'

The Liberty Apple (Malus 'Liberty') is an amazing species of apple that is renowned for its sweet and distinct taste. This apple is a widely grown throughout the US and was developed in 1982 for organic apple producers. It offers excellent disease resistance, great flavor and aroma, and is widely considered a top choice for cider production. Liberty Apples have a pleasing sweet taste, an excellent storage capability, and a high yield rate making them loved by orchardists and consumers alike. It ripens early in the season and makes an excellent choice for your home orchard.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Budding,Layering Propagation,Budding,Budding,Whip Grafting Propagation,Cleft Grafting Propagation,Budding,Inarching

Hardiness Zone:

5

Flowers:

White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

green,red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

High

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

It is important to provide the Liberty Apple plant with an appropriate amount of water. This plant requires moderate watering, which should be done on a regular basis. Water should be applied deeply and thoroughly, allowing it to saturate the soil and reach the roots. Water the Liberty Apple plant 1-2 times per week during the growing season and 1-2 times monthly during the cooler months. Additionally, check the soil moisture level before watering. If the first few inches of soil are still moist, then additional watering is not necessary.

sunlight

Liberty apples prefer as much sunlight as possible, but they should not be exposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day. It is best to expose them to 6 to 8 hours a day of full sun in the morning, with afternoon shade if available. The light should be evenly distributed over the entire growing area. Liberty apples require this amount of sunlight in order to grow at their optimal rate and remain healthy.

pruning

Pruning Liberty Apples (Malus 'Liberty') should be done in early spring before the plant begins to bloom. You should prune off any dead or diseased branches, and any branches that are growing inwards or crossing over other branches. For aesthetic reasons, reduce the height and naturally thin out the canopy to give the tree a balanced shape. General pruning should be done each year, and more drastic pruning if the tree has become overgrown. Be sure to minimize pruning as too much can stress the tree.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the Liberty Apple is in late September or early October.

Starts Flowering

Malus 'Liberty' typically starts flowering in April.

Hardiness Map