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Dwarf Red Delicious Apple

Fruit tree

Malus domestica 'Red Delicious' (dwarf rootstock)

Overview
The classic American apple in a space-saving dwarf form that makes it perfect for small yards and containers. Despite mixed reviews of commercial fruit, home-grown Red Delicious apples offer much better flavor and the iconic deep red color that made this variety famous. This dwarf version produces full-sized apples on a tree that stays manageable for easy harvesting.
Planting
Plant bare-root trees in early spring or container trees spring through fall. Requires cross-pollination with another apple variety.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: N/A (grafted tree).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Codling moth, apple maggot, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Fire blight, apple scab, powdery mildew, cedar apple rust.