William’s Pride Apple Tree

An early-season apple with rich color and flavor

William’s Pride is a disease-resistant apple that ripens early in the season, offering deep red fruit with excellent flavor. Its medium to large apples have dark red to purplish skin with occasional striping, and juicy cream-colored flesh that is crisp when freshly picked. The flavor is sweet with mild spice notes, making it ideal for fresh eating, baking, and juice.

• Harvest: Mid–late August

• Storage: Keeps 4–6 weeks, best enjoyed fresh

• Zones: Cold-hardy to Zone 4

• Tree Habit: Vigorous, spreading, and naturally disease-resistant (especially against apple scab)

For homesteaders and home gardeners, William’s Pride brings reliability and flavor to the orchard. Its early ripening and strong disease resistance reduce the need for spraying, while its richly colored fruit offers a sweet, satisfying taste to kick off apple season.

Trees require another variety for pollination. Sold as bare root trees. Available on multiple rootstocks to suit your orchard style and space.