Baldwin Apple Baldwin Apple/M7 Rootstock (2 years older):7-8 ft

Baldwin Apple Baldwin Apple/M7 Rootstock (2 years older):7-8 ftOverview Baldwin is a historic American apple celebrated for its rich, aromatic flavorsweet, slightly spicy, and incredibly balanced. In the right climate, it produces beautiful deep red fruit that excels in fresh eating, pies, and traditional New England style cider. This variety was once one of the most widely grown apples in the U. S. for good reason: the fruit quality is outstanding. Hardiness & Site Suitability Baldwin is not a cold hardy variety

strong productivity

Anywhere else east of the divide could work if the tree is sited properly out of where frost puddles (upslope/on a bench) and where there is good airflow

2024 cold event

making it a foundational apple of early colonial orchards

It is at least hardy to -40F

and is best known as an early cooking and sauce apple

While apricots are partially self-fertile

We had a fairly mild winter in 2025 and an incredibly mild winter in 2026 (this description is written as of 2/23/26

and productive

It also shows resistance to red stele and is hardy to Zone 3

Trees come in two sizes:

It isn't too sweet because it is cut with a little bit of acidity