Honeycrisp Apple 'Royal Red'
Malus domestica
Honeycrisp ripens about a week after McIntosh and a few weeks ahead of Red Delicious. This variety is a cross between Macoun and Honeygold and was developed at the University of Minnesota. The skin is two-thirds mottled red with a straw background. Honeycrisp is mildly aromatic with juicy flavor. The tree is moderately vigorous and exhibits good winter hardiness.
Current Sale Size: 5/8"+ caliper, 5-6 ft. bare-root transplant
Rootstock: EMLA-111. Produces a vigorous semi-dwarf tree that are well anchored, resistant to collar rot and woolly aphids. A good selection for heavy, poorly drained soils.
Apple Pollination Chart (PDF): late mid-season bloom
NOTE: Apples need at least two trees of different varieties for pollination.
Maturity Harvest Chart (PDF) - 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
ACN Nursery: "We’re excited to offer this selection through license agreement with Willow Drive Nursery, Royal Red Honeycrisp® is a highly colored red strain of Honeycrisp that has the same flavor and eating characteristics as the original Honeycrisp. The tree can be less vigorous than its parent."
