Red Delicious Apple

An Iconic Apple with Classic Appeal

The Red Delicious is one of the most recognized apple varieties in the world — striking deep red skin, a classic apple shape, and mild, sweet flavour. A reliable and heavy-producing tree that's well suited to Ontario growing conditions and a great addition to any backyard orchard.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🍎 Classic sweet flavour — mild and pleasant, great for fresh eating
• 🔴 Striking deep red skin — one of the most visually beautiful apples at harvest
• 🌿 Heavy producer — reliable crops of large, attractive fruit
• ❄️ Cold hardy — performs well in Ontario's climate
• 🌱 Supplied bare root — plant in early spring for best results

Pollination

Red Delicious requires a pollinator for best fruit set. Great matches from our collection include McIntosh, Gala, and Honeycrisp. Or consider our Multi-Apple tree for built-in pollination and variety!

Growing Notes

Prefers full sun. Water regularly in the first season. Ripens in late September to early October.