Red Delicious 'Scarlet Spur II' Apple
Malus domestica
A apple of dark mahogany color, crisp white flesh, excellent fruit production, and outstanding type. Known for high antioxidant levels that naturally occur in the Red Delicious strain.
Current Sale Size: 3/4" caliper, 5-6 ft. bare-root transplant
February 18 Update:
The nursery downgraded our trees from 5/8" (as originally advertised) to 3/4" caliper. We have notified customers who this may affect. We've also offered a new $5 discount on this apple variety.
Rootstock: EMLA-7. Cross pollination required. Compact; Apples grow from spurs along the trunk. Very winter hardy.
NOTE: Apples need at least two trees of different varieties for pollination.
Bloom: mid season
Ripens/Harvest: Late September.
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12" / year)
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full to part Sun
Mature Height: 15-20 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High