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Red Delicious

One of the most widely grown apples particularly popular in North America.

Origin: USA, 1870

Pollination: Red Delicious is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Red Delicious apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £25.00
< 5 in stock
MaidenMM111Vigorous £25.00
< 5 in stock

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Characteristics of Red Delicious apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourSweet
Fruit sizeMedium
Picking timeMid Oct
Season of useDec-Mar
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingHeavy
Pollination date12
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
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