Product review for Nova Spy Apple Tree Overall Rating: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating   :: Viewing page 1 of 1  -  Tuesday, October 16, 2007 I love it! Reviewed By: Pete (Longview, WA.) Best apple for pies that I have found. Slow to produce but worth every year.  -  Saturday, July 30, 2011 First year growth! Reviewed By: Matt (Omaha, Nebraska) Planted the Nova Spy "stick" in early Summer and didn't expect much this first year. This little tree has sprouted like crazy! I can't wait for the first batch of apples in a year or two. Thank you Gurney's for a great apple tree at a great price!  -  Sunday, August 21, 2011 Excellent eating Reviewed By: Ron Trautmann (Billings, Montana) i just about cut it down. waited a two more weeks and it became one of best eating apples i have had. next to honeycrisp it is best so far.  -  Saturday, July 16, 2011 Just planted and already leafing! Reviewed By: Matt (Omaha, Nebraska) Just planted this tree (well, it was a 2 1/2 foot "stick") at the end of June 2011. It's now is loaded with leaves and is growing wonderfully. Well worth the money so far. I'll write a new review as things progress, but for now...good job Gurneys!  -  Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Nova Spy Reviewed By: Gonzo (CDA, ID) Flesh is yellow and crisp, quite juicy, skin doesn't get in the way or have any negative flavoring such as red delicious. This apple is very refreshing and has a classic apple taste. It’s a sweet-tart apple type that is best when eaten cold. Small core and stay on tree until over ripe. Better then anything found in stores at this time. It’s not as tart as Granny smiths nor as sweet as a Honey crisp. Easy to grow but has a rather odd look as its limps are lanky as grow wildly in different directions, out of my 15 trees this one has its own look. It has great color that stands out in my yard with its large red apples. Wasn’t sure about this apple as there is not much information on it. However after 4 years of working with it I’m quite glad I purchase it. This apple is very popular in Canada and grows well in cold climates.