Tart and very astringent with strong tannin flavour

making it an excellent fresh-eating apple with an unusual depth of flavor

Ripening: Late September to early October

but is not typically grown as a cooking apple

known for its high vigor and productivity

Eastern Redbud Raspberry Tart and very astringent withHardiness: Zone 5. Size: Small Tree which can reach 6 9m in size. Planting: Adaptable to most soils but prefers loam or clay loam Fruit: None Pot: 1 gal, 1 2ft tree Native to the eastern United States and parts of central Mexico, this tree may have once been native to southern Ontario but it is no longer found here naturally. It is still a fairly common sight since it has been widely planted as an ornamental tree due to its gorgeous profusion of pink