Apple Red Delicious
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description: The Red Delicious Apple is perhaps the most iconic-looking apple in history, known for its deep crimson color and distinctive "five-pointed" bottom. While it was the dominant commercial apple for decades, it remains a popular choice for home orchards in specific climates. The Red Delicious Apple tree produces medium to large red apples that are tender, crisp, and juicy with a sweet, mild flavor. Scientific Name Malus domestica 'Red Delicious' Foliage: Deciduous Leaves: Broadly oval with pointed tips and finely serrated edges. They are a deep, glossy forest green on top and a paler, duller green underneath. Flowers: Classic apple blossoms: five petals, starting as dark pink buds that open into snowy white or very pale blush-pink flowers. Fruit: Medium to large with a tall, conical shape. The most defining feature is the five distinct "bumps" or lobes on the bottom. The skin is thick and deep red (sometimes striped), and the flesh is creamy white. Seeds: Small, smooth, and teardrop-shaped; they turn a dark, chocolate brown when the fruit is fully ripe. Bark: The trunk is typically grey-brown. As the tree ages, the bark becomes thick and develops a "scaly" or "platy" texture, often peeling in small, rectangular flakes. Lifespan: Perennial Dwarf: 15 to 25 years Semi-Dwarf: 25 to 40 years Standard (Full Size): 40 to 60+ years Mature Height Dwarf: 8 to 10 feet Semi-Dwarf: 12 to 15 feet Standard (Full Size): 20 to 25 feet Mature Width (Spread) Generally equal to the height (8-25 feet depending on rootstock); Forming a sturdy, upright-oval canopy. Growth Rate Moderate USDA Zone/Chill Hours Zone 4-8; Requires 600-900 chill hours (below 45°F); the Red Delicious needs a high number of chill hours and will likely fail to fruit in tropical or desert-fringe environments. PLANT CARE & CHARACTERISTICS Light Requirements: Full Sun; (8+ hours is ideal for deep red pigmentation). Water Requirements: Moderate; requires deep watering during dry spells, especially while the fruit is sizi…
brand: Texas Tree Farms
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