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Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'

Red Delicious Apple

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The Red Delicious Apple is a well-known and widely cultivated apple variety. Here's everything you need to know about Red Delicious Apples:

  1. Appearance: Red Delicious Apples are medium to large in size and have a distinctive elongated shape. They have a bright red skin that is smooth and glossy. The flesh is creamy white and juicy.

  2. Flavor and Texture: Red Delicious Apples have a mildly sweet flavor with a hint of tartness. The texture is crisp and firm, making them enjoyable to bite into. However, some people find that the texture can be mealy or soft if the apple is not fresh.

  3. Ripening Season: Red Delicious Apples are typically harvested in the late summer or early fall, depending on the region. They are known for their long shelf life and can be stored for several months when kept in cool and dry conditions.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

Central Asia and Afghanistan

Height: 

12' - 15'

Spread: 

12’ - 15'

Spacing: 

12'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

5 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

Pink

Season of Interest: 

SummerFall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew.  Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites.  Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits.  Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size.  Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWildlife GardensShade TreeEdible Garden, and Container.

COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed

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