Pirtle Nursery 3.74 gal. Potted Red Delicious Apple Tree in #5 Pot
Item # 1121922
Item # 1121922
The Pirtle Nursery 3.74 gal. Red Delicious Apple Tree in #5 Pot is a best seller with its distinctive and delicious flavor. The fruit of this apple tree is a large crisp apple with waxy red skin and juicy white flesh. The Red Delicious Apple requires 900 chill hours and a cross-pollinator such as a Cortland, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Yellow Delicious variety or another Red Delicious tree to be planted nearby. These fruit plants are great for those who want to enjoy fresh snacking, salads and dried apples. Grow your very own apples with a beloved Red Delicious Apple tree today!
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- Includes 1 Red Delicious Apple tree in a 3.74 gal. pot and detailed planting instructions
- Tree matures in late summer through fall with harvest in September to October and requires a pollinator
- Red Delicious apple trees are best grown in USDA Hardiness zones 4-8
- Apple trees benefit from regular pruning, but only done during their dormancy and prefer fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Mature height of the tree will be approximately 12-16 ft. H
- 3.74 gal. size pot has actual size of 14.165L
| Brand | Pirtle Nursery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Annual/Perennial | Annual |
| Bloom Color | Pink, White |
| Botanical Name | Red Delicious Apple |
| Container Size | 3.74 gal. |
| Features | This classic large sized red apple is crisp and juicy with a sweet, mild flavor--great for snacking, salads and dried apples. Blooms midseason with pinkish-white flowers. |
| Hardiness Zones | 4 (-30 to -20 F) |
| Harvest Season | Fall |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 12-16 ft. |
| Mature Width | 12-15 ft. |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 1 Not Applicable |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 2-3 years |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Planting Depth | Dig a hole approximately twice the diameter of the root system and 2 ft. deep. Place some of the loose soil back into hole , loosen the soil on the walls so roots can easily penetrate. Spread roots , placing soil tamping down. and |
| Plant Life Stage | Plant |
| Plant Type | Apples |
| Product Height | 5-7 ft. |
| Product Length | 60-73 in. |
| Product Weight | 13 lb. |
| Product Width | 10-13 in. |
| Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 15-20 ft. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Tree Mature Height Range | 9-12ft |
| Warranty | None |
| Watering Requirements | Moderate |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 126 |