Wolf River Apple Rootstock/Size:Spy 227 Full Size: 2-3 ft.

Wolf River Apple Rootstock/Size:Spy 227 Full Size: 2-3 ft.Overview Wolf River originated as a chance seedling in Wisconsin, dating back to at least 1875. It quickly gained a reputation for its massive fruit size, making it one of the largest apples weve seen growing in Montanasecond only to Spokane Beauty. Flavor & Uses Great for fresh eating, but especially valued for its rich, fluffy apple butter, which develops beautifully after slow cooking for hours. A true old fashioned apple that shines in both flavor

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round to slightly oval

where it evolved under extremely cold climates

ready to thrive

The fruit and flowers aren’t just for wildlife—they have medicinal uses too

Storage: Although most summer apples don’t store well

they noted

Fruit size is commonly described as on the small side in specialty sources

but all are grafted onto OHxF87

It’s definitely worth growing

Cold-Hardy and Tough

our experience suggests it is better suited to Zone 4