Yates Apple Tree | Malus domestica 'Yates’

The Yates Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Yates’) is a classic Southern heirloom, first discovered in Georgia in the mid-1800s. Celebrated for its dependable crops, small but flavorful fruit, and late harvest season, Yates remains one of the best apple choices for warm regions and backyard orchards.

Yates apples are small, deep red, and bursting with crisp, juicy flavor. Their sweet-tart taste makes them perfect for fresh eating, cider-making, and baking. Ripening in October through November, this variety extends the apple harvest into late fall when most other apples have already finished.

Your tree is shipped well-rooted in a 4×4×10 inch tree band container, ready to thrive in your orchard or garden.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Yates’
• Historic heirloom apple (originated in Georgia, c.1844)
• Small, deep red apples with crisp, juicy, sweet-tart flavor
• Excellent for fresh eating, cider, and baking
• Late harvest variety (October–November)
• Hardy, vigorous tree ideal for Southern climates
• Grown and shipped in 4×4×10 inch tree band containers

Size:

• Trees ship well-established in 4×4×10 inch tree band containers

Care & Growing Tips:

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil for best growth. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Annual pruning will help maintain shape, airflow, and fruit production. For reliable harvests, pair with another apple variety nearby for cross-pollination.

Why You’ll Love It:

The Yates Apple Tree is more than just a fruit tree—it’s a living piece of Southern heritage. With its flavorful fruit, reliable yields, and late-season ripening, Yates brings both tradition and taste to your orchard.