Liberty Apple Scionwood

Liberty apple scionwood comes from healthy, mature trees growing in our Oregon Coast orchard. We cut each stick during full dormancy to protect bud strength and ensure strong grafting success. Every 12 inch stick contains multiple viable buds and comes from true to type trees.

Growers choose Liberty apple scionwood for its strong disease resistance and dependable performance. This variety works well for bench grafting onto rootstock or for top working established trees. It is a reliable option for home orchards and low spray growing systems.

A Modern Disease Resistant Variety

Liberty was developed to resist common apple diseases such as scab and mildew. It produces medium to large fruit with deep red skin and crisp, juicy flesh. The flavor balances sweetness with bright acidity, making it suitable for fresh eating and light cider use.

Many growers appreciate Liberty for its productivity and manageable growth habit. It performs consistently even in wetter climates.

Growing Characteristics

Liberty performs well in cool coastal regions with good airflow and proper pruning. Maintain an open canopy to improve light exposure and fruit quality. Trees bear reliably and often begin producing at a young age.

This variety fits well into diversified orchards where disease pressure may limit more sensitive heirlooms.

Grafting and Shipping

We ship Liberty apple scionwood during dormancy to preserve freshness and vigor. The wood works well for whip and tongue grafting, cleft grafting, and bark grafting. Each stick receives clear labeling before shipment.

Learn more about our full apple scionwood collection to explore additional heirloom and cider varieties for your orchard.

How scionwood ordering works:

• Each order includes one 12-inch dormant scionwood stick.
• Scionwood is cut fresh during winter pruning and shipped promptly.
• Store scionwood refrigerated on arrival until ready to graft.
• These are cuttings for grafting, not potted or bare-root trees.