Malus domestica 'Lodi' Dwarf

Lodi Dwarf Apple

Malus domestica ‘Lodi’ is a dwarf fruit tree grown for its early-ripening, medium to large greenish-yellow apples with tender white flesh and a bright sweet-tart flavor. This deciduous apple tree has a rounded habit, fragrant white spring blossoms, and fruit that is especially valued for applesauce, pies, and other cooking uses. ‘Lodi’ is a very early-season apple and is cold hardy, making it a good choice for home orchards in cooler regions.

Type: Dwarf fruit tree
Mature Size: 10–12' wide x 10–12' high
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Form: Rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Fertile, well-drained soil / moderate, consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Early spring / 1–2 weeks
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators attracted to spring flowers.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for home orchards and edible landscapes where an early apple is wanted. Fruit typically ripens in late July to early August. ‘Lodi’ is best known as a cooking apple, especially for sauce and pies, and it does not store well for long periods. Plant with another apple variety nearby for pollination and reliable 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 as needed to improve fruit size and help reduce alternate bearing.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

10-12'

Width

10-12'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Vanilla

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No