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Botanical name: Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'
Number: 01
Soil pH: Alkaline / Neutral / Acidic
Light: Full Sun. Red Delicious Apples thrive in full sun, so make sure you plant in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Water: Water regularly each week when the soil gets dry 2-3 inches down. Make sure to water more often if the tree is potted or there is a period of drought.
Recommended fertilizer: Follow label instructions on an apple-specific fertilizer, usually applying several times from April until August.
Mature height: 12-15 ft
Mature spread: 8-10 ft.
Notes: Red Delicious Apple Trees are not self-pollinating. You will need to plant another variety to achieve fruiting. The most effective pollinators we have chosen for your area:
Arkansas Black Apple Tree
Gala Apple Tree
Fuji Apple Tree
Honeycrisp™ Apple Tree
Golden Delicious Apple Tree
Granny Smith Apple Tree
Winesap Apple Tree
McIntosh Apple Tree