Malus domestica 'Stayman Winesap'

Stayman Winesap Apple

Malus domestica ‘Stayman Winesap’ is a fruit tree grown for its medium to large, deep red apples with firm, crisp, juicy flesh and a rich sweet-tart flavor often described as spicy or wine-like. This deciduous apple tree has a rounded to slightly spreading habit, white spring blossoms, and dependable late-season fruit that is especially valued for fresh eating, baking, cider, and storage. It is a classic old American apple known for bold flavor and good keeping quality.

Type: Fruit tree
Mature Size: 15–20' wide x 15–20' high
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Rounded, slightly spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Fertile, well-drained soil / moderate, consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid spring / 1–2 weeks
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators attracted to spring flowers.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for home orchards and edible landscapes. Fruit typically ripens in mid to late fall and is prized for its firm texture, complex flavor, and strong performance in pies, cider, and fresh use. Plant with another compatible apple variety nearby for reliable pollination and fruit set.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Prune annually in late winter to maintain structure and fruiting wood, and thin heavy crops to improve fruit size and support more consistent production.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No