Grenadine Red Flesh Apple Tree

Grenadine Red Flesh Apple Tree An excellent red flesh apple from Albert Etter’s breeding work, Grenadine is one of our favorite red flesh apples for fresh eating, though it is a bit tart when it is first picked. Apples ripen around mid October and can be picked and stored for a few months in the right conditions. The pigments in the flesh of this one are outstanding! A deep, bright red color. Latin Name: Malus pumila Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. Rootstock Description: M-7 is considered a semi-dwarf rootstock growing 12-16 ft. in height. M-7 is very hardy and adapted to most soils. Vigorous, drought tolerant, and well anchored, trees on M-7 should not require staking. Pollination Requirements: Apples need another variety nearby for pollination. Neighboring trees often offer sufficient pollen for good fruit set. Consider Mason Bees to help pollinate and increase fruit production. Hardiness: Hardy to minus 30° F or below. Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting. Size at Maturity: Semi-dwarf 12-16 ft. Taste: Sweet-tart berry flavor with some rosey floral notes Fruit Skin: Bright almost neon red Fruit Flesh: Yellowish with the skin pigments bleeding through Bloom Time: April Ripening Time: August into September. Yield: 30-50 lbs. Pests & Diseases: Quite disease resistant, though the typical apple pests and pathogens can still be an issue. USDA Zone: 4