Wisconsin Originals
These are trees with roots here—literally.
The Wisconsin Originals collection features fruit tree varieties that were developed, selected, or proven in Wisconsin’s climate. Bred for cold hardiness, resilience, and real-world performance, these trees didn’t come from test plots in mild regions—they earned their place in northern orchards.
Expect bold flavor, dependable production, and varieties that have fed families, wildlife, and communities across the Upper Midwest for generations.
A Look at a Few of the Included Varieties:
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Wolf River Apple – A Wisconsin legend. Huge fruit. Cold-hardy. Unapologetically robust.
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Bonnie’s Best Apple – Reliable, productive, and well-suited to northern growers.
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Kickapoo Spice - Our very own foundling, delicious hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
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Northwest Greening Apple – A classic keeper apple built for long winters and storage.
Kickapoo Spice Apple Tree
A foundling created right here at our very own orchard, in Gays Mills, WI by Bill and Marlene Meyer. A perfectly red, sweet, with a hint of cinnamo...
View full detailsNorthwest Greening Apple Trees
N.W. Greening is a Wisconsin Native! Jasen Hatch of Iola, WI crossed a Golden Russet with an Alexander in 1849- the seedlings of the new apple were...
View full detailsBonnie's Best Apple Tree
The Bonnie's Best Apple is native to Wisconsin found on an orchard owned by Bonnie Keehn in Cooksville, WI. She first showed the qualities of this ...
View full detailsConnell Red Apple Tree
Tom Connell discovered this apple on his orchard in Menominee, WI! Finally available to the public in 1956 the apple is closely related to its pare...
View full detailsGaylon's Founding Apple Tree
This is the name we have given an apple we found planted at our West Orchard. Planted in high density along several rows of trellis apples. Very ea...
View full detailsDick's Delicious Apple Tree
A discovered foundling from right here in Gays Mills, WI. This early September variety is a larger sport of the Red Delicious Apple. It can vary in...
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