Mt. Ash 'Baby Shipova' (X Sorbopyrus auricularis)

Plant Description: This newly rediscovered variety features fruit similar to Shipova, but on a much smaller tree. Hardy and attractive, Baby Shipova is very early bearing and produces good crops of sweet, delectable, yellow-orange fruit. Self-fertile and hardy to approximately -40F.

• Height: 6-8ft at maturity 
• Watering Needs: Let dry slightly 
• Sun Needs: Half to full day sun
• Soil Needs: Well draining soil
• Bloom Time: Late spring
• Ripening Time: Early fall
• Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting