The 'Red Delicious" apple produces medium to large red apples that are tender, crisp, and juicy with sweet, mild flavor.  Blooms midseason, with pinkish-white flowers.    

Scientific Name:  Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'

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

Soil condition:  Acidic, moist, well-drained soil

Light Requirements:  Full sun

USDA Zones:  4-8

Pollination: Not self-fertile. Requires cross-pollination. Pollination partners Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Callaway Crabapple. 

Harvest time: Ripens typically mid to late September to mid October. Bears fruit in 6-10 years.