Type
disease-resistant
Apple variety
Liberty Apple
A crisp, mildly tart apple bred with resistance to apple scab and useful resistance to several other common apple diseases. It is a practical choice for lower-spray gardens.
Season
early fall
Best for
disease-prone areas and fresh eating
About Liberty
Liberty is a modern disease-resistant apple, bred for resistance to apple scab and also noted for resistance to cedar-apple rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew. Its red fruit is crisp and mildly tart, ripening in early fall.
Growing Liberty Apple
Liberty needs another apple cultivar for pollination. Its disease resistance reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for sanitation and monitoring, and fruit should be picked when fully colored and easily twisted from the spur.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all apple, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.