Fuji & Haralson Twisted Apple Tree

Fuji & Haralson Twisted Apple Tree carries two distinct apple varieties on one grafted tree. The Fuji scion produces sweet, juicy apples that ripen late and keep well; Haralson bears firm, tart fruit valued for fresh eating and cooking, especially pies. Their harvest periods differ, extending the home orchard season. ## Two varieties on one tree Washington State University describes Fuji as a late-season apple with medium-firm, sweet, juicy fruit and long storage potential. The University of Minnesota lists Haralson as a firm, complex-tart apple that stores four to five months and ripens in late September to early October in Minnesota. Haralson is low vigor and easily trained. See the [WSU Fuji profile](https://treefruit.wsu.edu/variety/fuji/) and [University of Minnesota apple-variety guide](https://mnhardy.umn.edu/apples/varieties). The two cultivars remain separate scions; local bloom overlap affects how well they pollinate one another. ## Site and care Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Rootstock has a major effect on mature tree size, so use the recorded dimensions as a practical guide for this grafted form rather than a universal size for either cultivar. The [University of Minnesota home-orchard guide](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/growing-apples) covers rootstocks, pollination, planting, and care. ## Maintenance Water the root zone during dry spells, especially while the tree is establishing. Prune annually during dormancy to maintain a balanced framework, and thin excess fruit when crops are heavy. Pick apples gently to avoid damaging fruiting spurs, and remove fallen fruit and leaves during cleanup. Monitor for regionally common apple pests and diseases.