Red delicious apple tree
Botanical Name:
Malus 'red delicious'
Common Name:
Red delicious apple tree
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Malus 'red delicious'
'Malus Red Delicious' is a popular cultivar of apple tree known for its vibrant red skin and sweet flavor. This deciduous tree produces large, elongated apples with a distinctive shape and deep red coloration. The flesh of 'Red Delicious' apples is crisp and juicy, making them a favorite for fresh eating. The tree itself has a spreading growth habit and can reach a mature height of around 15 to 20 feet. It is known for its ornamental value as well as its fruit production, with beautiful pink and white blossoms in the spring and glossy green foliage throughout the growing season. 'Red Delicious' apples are typically ready for harvest in the late summer to early fall months, making them a delightful addition to home orchards and commercial apple farms alike.
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Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
| Botanical Name | Malus 'red delicious' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Red delicious apple tree |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Mature Height | 12 - 14 ft. |
| Mature Width | 10 - 12 ft. |
| Preferred Zones | Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7 |
| Bloom Time | April - May |
| Bloom Type | White / Silver Flower |
| Preferred Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Deer Resistance | Medium |
