Kindercrisp Apple Rootstock/Size:Full Size (Dolgo or Spy 227): 2-3 ft.

Kindercrisp Apple Rootstock/Size:Full Size (Dolgo or Spy 227): 2-3 ft.Overview Kindercrisp Apple (also known as KinderKrisp or MAC 2137) is a cold hardy apple variety developed as a chance seedling on a Minnesota farm in Fairhaven, Minnesota, in 1998 by fruit breeder David MacGregor. Its exact parentage is undocumented, but it is widely thought to have Honeycrisp in its background based on flavor, texture, and breeder notes. It was later patented and released in the early 21st century after evaluation for quality and

Wider spacing helps maintain light penetration and airflow

Good for much of Montana

In Fall 2023 (Kalispell orchard)

particularly in regions with frequent spring frosts

A vigorous and fairly cold-hardy plum

Cold hardiness is considered moderate for an English cider apple

A top-performing

This makes it an outstanding all-purpose apple—excellent for pies

One of Montana's native willows

our close friends Kate Wilburn and Shane Sator consider it their absolute favorite

Vekovaya produced an average of 28

fully russeted fruit with dense