Fall Red Apple
The Fall Red Apple is an exceptionally cold hardy apple tree that will grow a delicious apple right in your own orchard. The apples are best eaten fresh off the tree or can be used in baking and juicing. On average apples measure 7 – 8cm across, have a dark red skin and white flesh. They are crisp and sweet (12.4 °Bx) with a pleasant flavor. We find that the apple has a some what traditional flavour which in the industry is referred to as being “moderately acidic”. As it’s name describes, apples are best harvested later on in the fall. The apples can be stored in your cold room for up to 90 days. The tree shows moderate resistance to fire blight. The tree tends towards alternate bearing.
| Common Name |
Fall Red Apple |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Malus 'Fall Red' |
| Form |
Round |
| Life Span |
50+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Height |
5.0m |
| Mature Spread |
4m |
| Flower Colour |
White |
| Fragrance |
Fragrant |
| Fall Colour |
red ,Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
In order to set fruit, the tree will need a nearby and different selection of apple or crab for cross pollination |
| Folk Lore |
The Fall Red Apple was developed at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba by Dr. C.R. Ure and released to the public in 1986. It’s lineage is a cross between a Duchess and Haralson. |
| Available Sizes |
50mm |
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