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Red Delicious Apple (Grafted)

Red Delicious Apple (Grafted)

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Why We Grow It

We grow Red Delicious not only for its iconic appearance and fresh eating appeal but also for its role in orchards as a dependable producer of attractive, long-lasting apples that have become synonymous with the classic North American apple.

How the Plant Grows

The tree itself grows with a spreading canopy and moderate vigor, producing dependable crops with proper care.

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- Red Delicious apple trees grow to a manageable 15-20 feet tall and wide on the B118 semi dwarf rootstock

Current Size- 2-3 feet, 2 year old

Additional Info

The fruit of Red Delicious is medium to large, with a glossy, deep red skin and a conical shape. Its crisp texture and mild sweetness make it ideal for fresh eating, salads, and as a snack apple. However, it is less commonly used for cooking or baking due to its delicate flavor and tendency to soften when cooked.

Red Delicious is a classic American apple known for its deep red color, elongated shape, and mild, sweet flavor. On B118 rootstock, it becomes a hardy, semi-standard tree with strong vigor, excellent cold tolerance, and long-term durability. B118 provides a well-anchored, drought-tolerant root system and produces a resilient tree well suited to northern climates and marginal soils. This combination offers reliable growth, strong winter performance, and good fruit set, making it a practical choice for growers who want a traditional apple on a tough, adaptable rootstock. Originating in Iowa in the 1870s, this variety became a staple in American orchards for its appealing appearance and long shelf life.

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Plant Highlights

  • Water

    Deep watering, especially during dry periods

  • Pollination

    Red Delicious blooms from mid to late spring, opening alongside Golden Delicious and McIntosh, which are excellent partners, and overlapping well with Spartan and late into Fuji’s bloom, making both of those solid partners too.

  • Soil

    Prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a slightly acidic pH of 6.0-7.0 but are adaptable to a range of soil types

  • Years to Bear

    3-5

  • Hardiness

    Zone 4 (-35c)

  • Solar

    full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production