Say hello to every gardener’s dream apple tree!
Legend states that the Red Delicious apple tree was named when its discoverer in Iowa sent samples to a commercial nursery in 1892. The nursery owner tasted one of the apples and exclaimed, “Delicious!” It has been replicated from graft unions ever since.
The Red Delicious Apple tree is one of the world’s most commonly planted apple varieties and is among the easiest and most dependable apple trees to grow. Beautiful clusters of pink buds open to reveal creamy white blooms.
From September to October the apples will turn from a pale green to their familiar bright red color, signaling that they are ripe and ready to be picked. Red peel and mild sweet flavor make a tempting snack. It is one of our most favorite apple trees for the delicious taste.
The fruit’s thin skin and delicious crispness make the Red Delicious ideal for fresh eating right off the tree and for baking. Around 700 chill hours will be needed for this apple tree. This popular apple tree bears fruit within 2-3 years of planting.
This semi dwarf variety grows up to 15-20 feet tall at maturity. Grows across the United States in USDA growing zones 4-8. This fruit tree is disease resistant and prefers well drained soil. Grow in full sun.
One of the best pollinators for other varieties—so much so that it’s been called a “rooster” tree! Best as a short-storage eating apple. Pair with Granny Smith or Golden Delicious for best cross pollinated apple variety.
This tree includes planting instructions in each order. Trees ship rooted in a container in soil. These are not bare root trees.
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Once your Red Delicious Apple Tree order is placed, we will ship your plant(s) within seven business days year round unless during the checkout process you request otherwise in the space provided to do so.
The Red Delicious Apple will grow best in an area with full sun. Early morning sun is especially important as dew can have a negative impact on the tree if allowed to linger. Locations with good airflow are best. They require well-drained soil, as their roots should never remain soggy. Regular watering is necessary until established during their first planted year however.
The Red Delicious Apple is self-fertile so it needs no pollinator to produce its delicious fruit. Planting another variety, such as a Golden Delicious close by will cause multiplied fruit production if desired however.
Prune selectively in the late winter to facilitate growth of a balanced, strong framework, maintain shape and to remove tightly packed limbs that may hinder airflow through the tree’s canopy.
To ensure the proper nutrients are available for the life of your Red Delicious Apple Tree, our proprietary Perfect Plants Special Blend Soil and a once yearly application of Nutricote Total 360 Fertilizer are great considerations for your new plants!
Just amazing.Delivered perfectly.Full leaves, larger then what I expected.Thank you so much.