🍎 Pink Lady Apple (Malus domestica 'Cripps Pink')
Zones: 5–8 | Height: 15–25 ft | Spread:** 15–20 ft | Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, loamy
Fruit Drop Time: Late October through November
🏞️ Product Description:
The Pink Lady Apple is a crisp, sweet-tart apple known for its long hang time, outstanding flavor, and reliable late-season drop. This variety is perfect for those looking to extend their whitetail attraction deeper into fall—just as natural food sources begin to fade and hunting pressure intensifies.
Whether you're planting for wildlife, a home orchard, or both, Pink Lady offers an excellent combination of quality fruit and strong late-season draw.
🦌 Late-Season Sweet Spot:
Pink Lady apples ripen in late October and can hang into November, providing a consistent food source during the peak of the rut and into early winter. Its fruit is dense, high in sugars, and can last on the ground for weeks—making it irresistible to deer when other food options are limited.
🌳 Why Grow Pink Lady Apple?
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Late drop window: Late October through November
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Sweet-tart flavor and firm texture—great for wildlife and eating
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Excellent late-season draw during prime hunting weeks
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Stores well and holds flavor longer than most apples
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Cold-hardy and dependable in zones 5–8
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Requires another apple or crabapple nearby for pollination
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Plant in full sun, spaced 15–25 ft apart
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Use tree tubes to protect from deer browse during establishment
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Water consistently during the first couple of growing seasons
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Prune annually for shape and fruit production
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🌿 Summary:
The Pink Lady Apple is a sweet-finishing powerhouse that delivers in both taste and timing. With a strong late-season drop and top-tier wildlife appeal, it’s a perfect fit for any serious habitat or hunting property.
Sweet late drop. Peak rut attraction. Built for fall success.
