Malus domestica ‘Anna’
Description: The Anna apple tree was developed in Israel in 1959 by Abba Stein. It’s a cross between the local Red Hadassiya apple and the Golden Delicious. The Anna apple tree is pyramidal in shape and can grow to be 20–25 feet tall and wide.
Flower/Fruit: The Anna apple is a sweet, semi-acidic apple with light yellow-green skin and a red blush. It’s great for eating fresh or using in recipes. It has white flowers with a touch of pink in the spring.
Habitat: The Anna apple tree prefers full sun and moist soil. It’s well suited to mild climates and USDA Zones 5–10. The tree requires 200–300 chill hours to set fruit.
Pollination: The Anna apple tree is self-pollinating, but a pollenizer like the Dorsett Golden can increase production.
Harvest: Anna apples are typically ready to harvest in late spring to early summer, usually in June or July. Harvest when the apples develop a blush of pink or yellow. If left on the tree too long, they can become mushy.
Flavor: The Anna Apple fruit is sweet and slightly tart.