{"title":"Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those looking to graft heritage and unique apple trees, we are happy to provide scionwood directly from our orchards! We offer a wide selection which will be listed further below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORDERING SCIONWOOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scionwood o\u003c\/span\u003erders generally open in December and must be placed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe end of February. \u003c\/strong\u003eWe require a minimum 25% deposit upfront. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you are interested in scionwood but the sale season has ended,\u003c\/b\u003e we are happy to add you to our request list for the following spring! Just send us a list of the varieties and quantities you are interested in and we will add you to our list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\/PICKING UP SCIONWOOD: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe generally recommend that customers receive their scionwood orders by mid-April at the latest to ensure it arrives dormant, but can hold it longer if customers accept the risk that the scionwood may start breaking dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of nature, sometimes scions begin budding out early and we want to ensure you receive dormant scionwood that you will have time to graft with. If you need to hold your scionwood dormant until May, you will need to decide how you will do that. It is relatively simple, and\u003cstrong\u003e you can learn more about storing scionwood at home \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Scionwood\" href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/pages\/how-do-i-harvest-scionwood?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=525178a0b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are picking up your scion order, we recommend doing so ASAP after you receive your pickup notification via email. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e12-18\" or 30cm+, as available*. If a scion is less than 6\" or 15cm, it will be discounted accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Since we specialize in so many varieties, they each have a unique growth habit and vigor. Some cultivars will produce long relatively thick scions, and others tend to produce shorter, thin scions (see photos to the left). We will provide the best quality we can, within natural restraints.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"akane-apple-scionwood","title":"Akane Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eAkane was developed in Japan in 1937 at the Morioka Experimental Station. It is one of several kinds of produce created to better feed citizens and troops during WW2. The name 'akane' literally translates from Japanese as 'deep red.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis crisp, sweet apple is great for fresh eating and has bright red skin. It tends to begin bearing at a young age and is relatively diseases resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51447491297591,"sku":"P-AP-AK","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/DSC00974.jpg?v=1755721887"},{"product_id":"alkmene-apple-scionwood","title":"Alkmene Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlkmene, aka Early Windsor, was developed by M. Schmidt and H. Murawski at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut für Züchtungsforschung in Müncheberg, Germany in the 1930s.* It was named after Hercules' mother Alcmene. After the chaos of WW2, it took about 30 years for Alkmene to be introduced to the rest of the world. It was released in 1962 and given the name Early Windsor for better marketability. It remains a popular apple in Europe today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlkmene produces a medium-sized crisp, juicy apple that has yellow skin overlaid with red stripes. The aromatic fruit is known for its rich flavour that is both honeyed and notably sharp. The tree is known to be quite a heavy cropper! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*While the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute was heavily involved with the Nazis during WW2, at the time of Alkmene's development the institute's president was Max Planck, a scientist who staunchly defended his Jewish colleagues. The institute was renamed in his honour following WW2. That is to say, we're not selling a Nazi apple.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51450865025335,"sku":"P-AP-AL","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20230901_103145.jpg?v=1755721888"},{"product_id":"ashmeads-kernel-apple-scionwood","title":"Ashmead's Kernel Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis unique apple, orangey-yellow-red undertones with russet over top, originated in the UK in the 1700s and has remained popular for over two centuries. There is some debate whether it was raised by a Dr. Ashmead or a lawyer named William Ashmead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis Old World English apple has stuck with us thanks to it's unique flavour: nutty with notes of pear and spice. Fantastic fresh off the tree, and also in cider blends, Ashmead's Kernel mixes well with Cox's Orange Pippin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51450881311031,"sku":"P-AP-AS","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/Image3.jpg?v=1755721890"},{"product_id":"baldwin-apple-scionwood","title":"Baldwin Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis classic American cooking apple was discovered by chance around 1740 in Massachusetts. It was eventually brought to the attention of a Col. Baldwin, after whom the variety was later named, who helped to spread it further. By 1850 this was one of the most commonly grown apples in the US, although its popularity began to decline by the 1900s, exacerbated by a terrible winter in 1934 that wiped out a significant number of trees. Despite this, Baldwin is making a bit of a comeback and a monument to this apple still stands in Wilmington, Massachusetts, around where it was discovered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaldwin apples produce large, greenish-yellow and maroon fruit with firm, sweet flesh that maintains its shape and crispness when cooked. The fruit produced in our test orchard has been attractive and blemish-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51450896056631,"sku":"P-AP-BA","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/DSC01681.jpg?v=1756403898"},{"product_id":"battleford-apple-scionwood","title":"Battleford Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis cold-hardy apple was developed in the prairies and is for growing in colder, northern areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis unique apple produces a yellow fruit with red stripes. It is a rather uncommon variety and is great for sauce. It has begun producing reliably in our test orchard the last few years, and always has a bountiful crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451107541303,"sku":"P-AP-BT","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20210802_132732.jpg?v=1755721893"},{"product_id":"ben-davis-apple-scionwood","title":"Ben Davis Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce one of the most popular commercial apples in the United States, Ben Davis apple trees were planted across the continent following its discovery around 1800. Due to its firm fruit and excellent keeping qualities, this apple was extremely easy to transport over longer distances which led to its popularity. Once storage and transportation improved, this apple was slowly replaced with better tasting varieties and it is now a relatively rare find. It's also a parent to Cortland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe mellow, sub-acidic, mildly aromatic red fruit is not quite as flavourful as some apples but it stores exceptionally well, lasting into spring. Flavour improves in storage, like many heritage apples. The trees are reliable and heavy croppers, earning them the nickname of 'mortgage-lifters' when they were grown commercially. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451141980471,"sku":"P-AP-BD","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/IMG_3239.jpg?v=1756404717"},{"product_id":"blenheim-orange-apple-scionwood","title":"Blenheim Orange Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe history of Blenheim Orange is a bit muddled depending on your source. We know it was discovered by George Kempster (either a baker, a tailor, or a basket weaver depending on who you ask!) in England in 1740 and it was originally named Kempster's Pippin. Some say he found it as a seedling growing along a wall of Blenheim Palace while others claim he grew it in his garden located near Blenheim, England. It was later renamed to Blenheim Orange in the early 1800s, likely when it was sold commercially through nurseries. This variety has many other names, including: Beauty of Dumbleton, Blooming Orange, and Northwitch Blenheim. The tree itself is also known for its sturdy wood and it was at one time popularly used to make railway cogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese large, somewhat flat apples feature orangey-red stripes over yellow skin with some russet. The fruit is good for fresh eating with a nutty taste and is quite nice when paired with cheese. It is also great for cooking and makes a stiff purée. The tree is highly vigorous but can be slow to come into production, although it has heavy crops once it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451175371063,"sku":"P-AP-BO","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/DSCI0008.jpg?v=1765388146"},{"product_id":"braeburn-apple-scionwood","title":"Braeburn Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiscovered in New Zealand by farmer O. Moran in 1952, Braeburn took the world by a storm, becoming one of the most popular commercial apples in the United States and parenting many modern cultivars such as Jazz and Sweetie.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eIts winning sweet-tart flavour wrapped in an attractive orangey-red skin makes it an excellent fresh eating apple. It is firm and holds its shape well when cooked, and keeps about 4 months. This variety is fairly disease susceptible, meaning it is better for the experienced natural grower or conventional orchards. It is moderately vigorous and a heavy cropper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451278229815,"sku":"P-AP-BJ","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/DSC01756.jpg?v=1755721900"},{"product_id":"bramleys-seedling-apple-scionwood","title":"Bramley's Seedling Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eBramley's Seedling was first planted in the UK in 1809 by Mary Ann Brailsford-Trump and was later named after the butcher who bought the property. Long considered the definitive British cooking apple, Bramley's Seedling is celebrated with its own festival, a plaque, and a commemorative window that was installed on its 200th anniversary. The original tree is still growing where it was planted over 210 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eWith its strong flavour and acidity, this apple is hard to beat when used for cooking, although the fruit doesn't hold its shape as well as other varieties. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fruit is large, greenish-yellow with orange flush and broad red stripes and store all winter. The trees are quite hardy and heavy croppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451285242167,"sku":"P-AP-BR","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/br.jpg?v=1755721901"},{"product_id":"brettacher-samling-apple-scionwood","title":"Brettacher Sämling Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eBrettacher Sämling (sämling meaning seedling in German) originated as a chance seedling on a farm in Brettach, Germany in the early 1900s. It is possibly a descendent of the French cooking apple, Lebel. It is known for its excellent storage qualities and is still grown commonly in parts of Germany.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/b\u003eBrettacher Sämling produces large, juicy apples with a sweet-tart fruity flavour that has a hint of spice. The apples, green with a red blush, are best enjoyed after being stored for two months. They are fairly versatile, also considered suitable for sauce and juice\/cider. Compared to other apple trees, this variety is relatively low maintenance and only requires a hard prune every two to three years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brettacher#\/media\/Datei:Malus_Brettacher_4532.jpg\" title=\"apple photo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-mmv-author\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSven Teschke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451322794295,"sku":"P-AP-BC","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/Malus_Brettacher_4532.jpg?v=1755721901"},{"product_id":"browns-apple-scionwood","title":"Brown's Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eBrown's Apple was discovered in Devon, UK, in the early 1900s and is considered a traditional English cider apple. 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This variety didn't even have a name when it arrived but quickly grew in popularity for use in making cider. This apple has since fallen out of the limelight and is primarily used for grafting other varieties onto its sturdy trunk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough less popular these days, this variety boasts vigorous growth, decent disease resistance, and a surprising tolerance for cold. 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Although these apples don't store well, the fruit hangs onto the tree for three weeks which helps to keep it available a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture of Burgundy apples on the tree courtesy of Shannon McInnis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451753201975,"sku":"P-AP-BU","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/image0.jpg?v=1756832231"},{"product_id":"calville-blanc-dhiver-apple-scionwood","title":"Calville Blanc d'Hiver Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eCalville Blanc d'Hiver was discovered in France and first documented in 1598. 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In the Pays d'Auge region in Normandy, Domaine is one of the 13 cultivars prized for making hard cider (included in that 13 are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/frequin-rouge-apple\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFréquin Rouge\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/noel-deschamps-apple\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoël des Champs\u003c\/a\u003e, which we also have available). This apple was brought to the United States in 1949 but remains relatively unknown outside of its country of origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003e This bittersweet cider apple is high in tannins, low in acidity, and has a medium amount of sugar. 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The trees themselves are quite hardy and disease resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51453640671543,"sku":"P-AP-DU","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20250807_130239.jpg?v=1765464119"},{"product_id":"egremont-russet-apple-scionwood","title":"Egremont Russet Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eEgremont Russet first emerged in Britain in the early 1870s and has remained popular ever since. Even today, it is the third most common apple grown commercially in England. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough the russet, a thick rough skin, coating this apple can be an acquired taste, there is a reason this apple has remained so popular. The fruit itself is an attractive gold dotted with yellow and it has an excellent sweet, nutty flavour. They are delicious fresh, when used for cooking, and in ciders. The trees are known for producing good, regular crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51453677502775,"sku":"P-AP-ER","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20191005_135711.jpg?v=1755721921"},{"product_id":"elstar-apple-scionwood","title":"Elstar Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eElstar apples were developed in the Netherlands in the 1950s and are a cross between Golden Delicious and Ingrid Marie. This excellent combination has created what is considered one of the best Golden Delicious offspring. 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