RED DELICIOUS

Plant Name: Red Delicious Apple
Scientific Name: Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’ — Red Delicious Apple, Red Delicious, Hawkeye Apple
Mature Height: 12–15 ft (semi-dwarf)
Mature Spread: 12–15 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate–fast (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–25 gal every 2–3 weeks during dry periods
Foliage: Medium green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to yellow-orange
Flower Color: White to pale pink
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fruit: Medium to large; deep red, elongated fruit with five distinctive lobes; crisp, juicy, sweet, mild flavor
Harvest Time: September–October
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Classic deep-red apple; sweet mild flavor; attractive fruit; good fresh-eating apple
Additional Facts: Cross-pollination with a compatible apple variety improves fruit set. Best quality develops with plenty of sunlight and adequate moisture during fruit development.