Product:  Red Delicious apple

Scientific Name:  Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'

Type:  Fruit tree

Full Grown Size:  20-25 feet tall and 25 feet spread

Soil condition:  Acidic, moist, well-drained soil

Light Requirements:  Full sun

USDA Zones:  5-8

Produces medium to large red apples that are tender, crisp, and juicy with sweet, mild flavor.  Blooms midseason, with pinkish-white flowers.  Ripens typically mid to late September to mid October.  Bears fruit in 6-10 years.  Can be pollintated with yellow delicious or Jonathan.