Released in 1922 by the University of Minnesota, Haralson is one of those apples that will be around for a long time due to its interest among cold climate growers. Its parentage includes Malinda and Wealthy (most likely), and the tree tends to develop a strong central leader with wide-angled scaffold limbs. Although we think this is certainly a good apple, our close friends Kate Wilburn and Shane Sator consider it to be their absolute favorite. Haralson along with Dolgo crab are the parents of one of our favorites, Kerr. Haralson is a medium-large sized apple, that can also be used for fresh eating, cooking and pies. Solid zone 3 apple, Haralson suffered no damage on Ed Schultz’ farm in which his Haralson saw -47F. Haralson is likely hardy to at least -50F or more.

Our 2025 trees are grafted onto the ridiculously cold hardy Dolgo (-60F or more!), which affords those in areas that consistently see below -40F relief knowing that this will withstand your crazy low temps.

Images courtesy of Shane Sator with https://wildwithnature.com/ and Kate Wilburn with https://www.phoenixesrising.org/the-living-classroom.html