Plant Characteristics
- Zone:5-8
- Height: 20-25'
- Spread: 12-15'
- Soil : Moist, well drained
- Growth: Fast
- Age to bear fruit: 6-10 yrs.
- Bloom: Pinkish White
- Does not ship to AK,AZ,CA, or HI.
The Red Delicious Apple is a very popular tree that bears large red apples that are crisp
and juicy. These fruit are commonly eaten fresh due to their mild flavor, but they are also
good in desserts. The apples of this tree ripen from mid-September to mid-October. The tree
itself is fast-growing and can mature up to 25 feet. Red Delicious Apple trees are not drought
tolerant and should be watered regularly. Good pollinators are Fuji and Golden Delicious.