Wolf River originated as a chance seedling in Wisconsin, dating back to at least 1875. It quickly gained a reputation for its massive fruit size, making it one of the largest apples we’ve seen growing in Montana—second only to Spokane Beauty.

Flavor & Uses

• Great for fresh eating, but especially valued for its rich, fluffy apple butter, which develops beautifully after slow cooking for hours.

• A true old-fashioned apple that shines in both flavor and function.

Hardiness & Performance

• Hardy to -50F or more, Wolf River does exceptionally well even east of the Continental Divide, where conditions are colder, drier, and windier.

• For more on its Montana performance, check out research from the Western Ag Research Center in the Bitterroot Valley.

Rootstock & Tree Size

• Grafted onto Dolgo rootstock, one of the hardiest available, rated to -60F.

• This is a full-size tree, ideal for growers in Zone 2 or colder parts of Zone 3.

Image courtesy of WARC