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. 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
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