Illustrative photo.
Malus domestica 'RED SPRING' columnar apple tree - midseason
size/type
small tree,small tree
usual height
2-3m
usual width
0,4-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
flowers
showy
blooming time
April-May
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Red Spring is a columnar apple tree variety with medium large, very attractive fruit of dark red, glossy skin. The flesh is very tasty - evenly balanced sweet and sour, juicy, and crispy. It ripens from mid October and can be eaten off the tree or stored until about late March. It may crop every other year and is scab resistant and not prone to mildew.
Growing conditions and care
Being self-sterile it needs another pollinator for heavy crop, such as Čistecké, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Golden Reinette, Granny Smith, James Grieve + Red, Kent, Melrose, Opal, Pinova, Rajka, Red Delicious, Rubinette, Spartan, Starking a Topaz. Hardy to min. -29°C (USDA zone 5), and suitable for all regions including colder ones.
Last update: 12-03-2018
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