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Red Delicious Apple TreeMalus domestica 'Red Delicious'

  • Red Delicious Apple Tree

    The largest and reddest apple is the Red Delicious.

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  • Red Delicious Apple Tree

    Each spring your apple tree will flower with white flowers with a touch of pink.

  • Red Delicious Apple Tree

    Mildly flavored and juicy for a refreshing treat.

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Red Delicious Apple TreeMalus domestica 'Red Delicious'

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Red Delicious Apple Tree Care

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plant sunlight

Sunlight Red Delicious Apples thrive in full sun, so make sure you plant in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

plant watering

Watering Water regularly each week when the soil gets dry 2-3 inches down. Make sure to water more often if the tree is potted or there is a period of drought.

plant fertilizing

Fertilizing Follow label instructions on an apple-specific fertilizer, usually applying several times from April until August.


Grow Delicious Fruit Without the Wait

Why Red Delicious Apple Trees?

For one, it’s America’s favorite apple. The Red Delicious is widely grown because of its delicious flavor, fast and easy growth, as well as its adaptability to a variety of soil types.

That’s right: America's favorite snacking apple is low-maintenance and ultra-productive, too.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

Our Red Delicious Trees are in a league of their own because we plant, monitor and nurture them well from day one. Because we’ve grafted our varieties from proven mother stock, you get a consistent, high-quality performer that provides fruit in just one year. We even give your apple tree one final pruning before shipping at no additional cost to you. This process also allows the tree to remain "dwarfed," which makes harvesting a breeze!

And though you do need a pollinator to ensure your Red Delicious performs, we have the perfect pairing: Our Granny Smith Apple Tree. Another low-maintenance variety that offers the key for healthy, hearty, heavy fruit production.

Looking for a heavy performer of your own? Look no further – order your own Red Delicious Apple Tree today, before they’re gone!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: For best results, find a location with well-drained soil and full sun - about 6 hours of sunlight per day. Once you've selected a location, dig a hole that's twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Then, place your tree, back fill and tamp down the soil, and water to settle the soil. Finally, mulch to retain moisture.

*Tip: Make sure your mulch is not touching the base of the trunk.

2. Watering: Your Red Delicious Apple will benefit from a regular watering each week, though you may have to water more during times of drought. If you're not sure when to water, simply check the soil down to a depth of about 2 or 3 inches - if it's dry here, it's time to water.

3. Pruning: Once your tree has become established and is starting to bear fruit, it will need some periodic, moderate pruning. Only prune the tree during times of dormancy, making sure to remove any vigorous, upright stems and weak, damaged or dead branches.

Shipping Details

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

Amount of Order Shipping Charge
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Product Details

Mature Height: 12-15 ft.
Mature Width: 8-10 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Fast Growing
Harvest Time: September - October
Year to Bear: Can Fruit the 1st year!
Botanical Name: Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'
Does Not Ship To: AZ,CA,ID,OR,WA
Grows Well In Zones: 5-8 outdoors
Your Growing Zone: #
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Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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