Cosmic Crisp® Apple

I planted several mini-dwarf and dwarf apples in an ornamental garden. In this third year since planting I allowed fruit to mature. All four trees were heavily thinned in early summer, leaving only a handful of fruit (I thought) on each tree. As the photo shows, the cosmic crisp was still loaded and we harvested two dozen apples in October (going from tart in late-September tests to outstandingly sweet in late October). A three year old Queen Cox, 10 ft away, was the chosen pollinator and it produced 3 dozen apples (even though I thought I removed 90% of the fruit in July).

When my tree arrived it was well packaged and the roots appeared still very moist in the packaging.
It already had some leaves starting to come out even.
I planted it the next day and watered in to settle the soil, and kept the ground moist for the first week.
After 4 weeks in the ground the leaves have come out even more and the tree looks very happy and healthy.

Second season in the ground and it has 3 beautiful apples on it, well 2 now. It was crisp and tasty.

I received the tree in a short time. The roots came wet and wrapped which is perfect. I planted the tree and in less than a week the tree took and has started to produce leaves. My family is super excited and we will be buying again. A 99% success rate is what sold me. Now you can add to that 99%. I recommend Raintree Nursery. Thank you!

The 2 trees were packaged nicely, with good root balls that were moist and well protected.

I've had my Cosmic Crisp apple for 3 going on 4 seasons. It has yet to bloom at all, let alone set fruit. It appears healthy, gets appropriate fertilization, summer water when it has been dry for more than 3 weeks, and is next to a Fiesta apple which blooms and sets fruit every year. Do I need to use a specific pruning technique? Any other insights? Cosmic Crisp is our favorite apple!

Planting seeds won't work, you will grow a cross between cosmic crisp and whatever it pollinated with. Most apple trees are reproduced by grafting

The apple has seeds and I plan on having some of those seeds germinating in my hothouse this winter, patent patently ignored...

My tree was well packaged in a 4 ft box, with moist packing around the root. Came at the right season for planting, and very good instructions and video on how to plant on their website.

My tree arrived healthy and ready to start budding.

The two Cosmic Trees I ordered arrived in excellent shape and were immediately planted. We look forward to the fruit they will bear in the future.
Thanks,
Bob and Kathy

This apple is a Eve apple to tempt any Adam.

The little tree has leaves on it and I’m hoping it does well. Can’t wait for some delicious apples!

When I had a question about one of my trees, Laura responded to my email within two days. She also gave good advice about what to do with a sick tree and shared a video to demonstrate what to do. The weekly videos are not just entertaining, but offer good common sense suggestions.

Our apple tree arrived on time and in excellent condition. We planted it the next day and it already has started to leaf out. Your how to video's are excellent and gave us some helpful tips. We highly recommend RainTree Nursery.

Arrived well packed and in good condition.

I received my very well packaged bare root Cosmic Crisp Apple tree and have placed it in a nice sunny spot. Now I’ll hover over it whispering sweet nothings until I can havest our first apple! Can hardly wait 🍎!!

Great product. I’ve ordered from several online nurseries and the quality of this tree blows the others out of the water. Many more trees from Raintree will be purchased

Being from Minnesota, and who’s Grandfather once owned an Apple Orchard your Cosmic Crisp Apple is the best apple I have ever tasted. I have mentioned it to several of my friends now and they really enjoy them also. Will they be back in the stores in October?

Bought these trees as Gifts for my Sister in Law. The trees were packed well, paper was still moist, the trees had great form, and despite getting them in June, the trees were still largely dormant. Ordering staff and Laura their Horticulturist were both a pleasure to work with.

My tree arrived in excellent shape, and well wrapped. It has finished leafing out already a little over a week later.

I received this tree right on the posted schedule and it's starting to leaf out and get used to its new home. This is my family's favorite apple from the grocery store and I'm excited for it to grow into a producer for my garden! Thank you Raintree!

Outstanding apple and fantastic taste!

The Cosmic Crisp is the best apple I've ever had! I'm so sad we can't grow them in Nevada until 2027!

I just had my first taste of the Cosmic Crisp Apple. "EOW! Quite simply, the PERFECT Apple, Hard, Crunchy, Sweet and just the right amount of Tartness. I hope this Apple Tree is released to be Grown in Areas outside if Washington State. Kudos to Raintree Nursery and the Developers at WSU. This is THE BEST APPLE, EVER!

I live in Iowa and just tried this apple. AMAZING!!

This is the first time I ve tried Cosmic Crisp and they are excellent; right amount of tartness and sweetness, with a great crisp texture. Hope these become a staple in the Midwest!

I can t buy this tree as I don t live in Washington, but I would if I could. I came specifically looking for it. I had some Cosmic Crisp Apples and they are my new favorite. They re crisp while remaining sweet and flavorful. Hope more people who can grow this will!!

Planted last winter and got 16 gorgeous huge apples from New tree same year. The tree is the healthiest looking in our orchard of more mature trees. Foliage is healthy and Shiney. Great in Central Whidbey Island maritime climate. Fruit is lasting for many months as we savor our delicious apples. We may have the first residential Cosmic Crisps in Island County and are waiting delivery of many more. Raintree and WSU thanks a million.

I have not grown this apple, as it is limited to Washington State for now. But it is a super crisp and delicious apple. If you can grow it, please do!!!