Red Delicious Apple

Scientific Name: Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'

Also Known As

Malus 'Red Delicious'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Red Delicious Apple plant details

Red Delicious Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Delicious Apple

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Delicious Apple

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the most widely grown apple in the world for its juicy, aromatic, sweet-tasting and glowing-red fruit. Forget the mealy grocery store versions, fresh 'Red Delicious' apples off your own tree are an incredible treat! Produced in September to October on a 12-16' upright, spreading trees; needs a pollinizer Granny Smith or Gala among others; thin for better fruit size; 900 chill hours. S/M