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.

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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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- Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Nova Spy
Reviewed By: Gonzo (CDA, ID)
Flesh is yellow and crisp, quite juicy, skin doesn't get in the way or have any negative flavoring such as red delicious. This apple is very refreshing and has a classic apple taste. It’s a sweet-tart apple type that is best when eaten cold. Small core and stay on tree until over ripe. Better then anything found in stores at this time. It’s not as tart as Granny smiths nor as sweet as a Honey crisp. Easy to grow but has a rather odd look as its limps are lanky as grow wildly in different directions, out of my 15 trees this one has its own look. It has great color that stands out in my yard with its large red apples. Wasn’t sure about this apple as there is not much information on it. However after 4 years of working with it I’m quite glad I purchase it. This apple is very popular in Canada and grows well in cold climates.

- 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!

- 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!

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