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Nova Spy Apple Tree

Nova Spy Apple Tree

Superior to Other "Spy" Varieties

  (5 customer reviews)



Standard-size trees start bearing in just 3 years—old Northern Spy takes 10+ years! Wonderful, vanilla-like flavor. Large fruit is good fresh, in pies and cider. Disease resistant. Matures mid Oct. Zones 4-8.

This item ships only in the spring.
If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.

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Product Details
Zones: 4 - 8
Height: Standard trees grow up to 25 ft tall
Spacing: 15' minimum
Depth: Graft or bud union should be just above the soil line. Look for plant depth indicator.
Spread: 15 ft
Sun/Shade: Sun
Pollinator: Liberty, GoldRush, McIntosh, Jonathan, Sweet 16, Honeycrisp
Blooms: Mid to late season
Fruit: Is large round with a red blush over yellow. Texture is firm/hard and juicy. Flavor is tart sweet or complex.
Comments: Nova Spy was introduced in 1995 from Nova Scotia. This tree is best described as a disease resistant version of the Northern Spy. However, unlike the NorthernSpy this one bears much quicker. It has slightly better fruit size and more complexity of flavor. (rich vanilla-like)
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Nova Spy Apple Tree  Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

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 -  Sunday, August 21, 2011
Excellent eating
Reviewed By: Ron Trautmann (Billings, Montana)
i just about cut it down. waited a two more weeks and it became one of best eating apples i have had. next to honeycrisp it is best so far.

 -  Saturday, July 30, 2011
First year growth!
Reviewed By: Matt (Omaha, Nebraska)
Planted the Nova Spy "stick" in early Summer and didn't expect much this first year. This little tree has sprouted like crazy! I can't wait for the first batch of apples in a year or two. Thank you Gurney's for a great apple tree at a great price!

 -  Saturday, July 16, 2011
Just planted and already leafing!
Reviewed By: Matt (Omaha, Nebraska)
Just planted this tree (well, it was a 2 1/2 foot "stick") at the end of June 2011. It's now is loaded with leaves and is growing wonderfully. Well worth the money so far. I'll write a new review as things progress, but for now...good job Gurneys!


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65772 - 1 tree per offer.
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Nova Spy Apple Tree

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Nova Spy Apple Tree
Superior to Other "Spy" Varieties

  (5 customer reviews)

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Standard-size trees start bearing in just 3 years—old Northern Spy takes 10+ years! Wonderful, vanilla-like flavor. Large fruit is good fresh, in pies and cider. Disease resistant. Matures mid Oct. Zones 4-8.

This item ships only in the spring.
If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.


Product Details
Zones: 4 - 8
Height: Standard trees grow up to 25 ft tall
Spacing: 15' minimum
Depth: Graft or bud union should be just above the soil line. Look for plant depth indicator.
Spread: 15 ft
Sun/Shade: Sun
Pollinator: Liberty, GoldRush, McIntosh, Jonathan, Sweet 16, Honeycrisp
Blooms: Mid to late season
Fruit: Is large round with a red blush over yellow. Texture is firm/hard and juicy. Flavor is tart sweet or complex.
Comments: Nova Spy was introduced in 1995 from Nova Scotia. This tree is best described as a disease resistant version of the Northern Spy. However, unlike the NorthernSpy this one bears much quicker. It has slightly better fruit size and more complexity of flavor. (rich vanilla-like)
Shipping: View Shipping Schedule
Nova Spy Apple Tree  Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 

 -  Sunday, August 21, 2011
Excellent eating
Reviewed By: Ron Trautmann (Billings, Montana)
i just about cut it down. waited a two more weeks and it became one of best eating apples i have had. next to honeycrisp it is best so far.

 -  Saturday, July 30, 2011
First year growth!
Reviewed By: Matt (Omaha, Nebraska)
Planted the Nova Spy "stick" in early Summer and didn't expect much this first year. This little tree has sprouted like crazy! I can't wait for the first batch of apples in a year or two. Thank you Gurney's for a great apple tree at a great price!

 -  Saturday, July 16, 2011
Just planted and already leafing!
Reviewed By: Matt (Omaha, Nebraska)
Just planted this tree (well, it was a 2 1/2 foot "stick") at the end of June 2011. It's now is loaded with leaves and is growing wonderfully. Well worth the money so far. I'll write a new review as things progress, but for now...good job Gurneys!


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