Off the lot $80 plus tax 3% card fee
Delivery and planting $100, $20 per additional fruit tree. Planting includes full year warranty fall and next spring check up, deeproot feed and pruning
Red Delicious Apple — 5 Gallon
(Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’ grafted on G.41 rootstock)
Tree Description
The Red Delicious Apple is one of the most recognizable apple varieties, famous for its deep red color, sweet flavor, and classic apple shape. The fruit has a mildly sweet taste with crisp flesh, making it a popular choice for fresh eating and snacking.
These trees are grafted onto G.41 dwarf rootstock, which keeps the tree compact while encouraging early fruit production and excellent disease resistance. This rootstock allows homeowners to grow productive apple trees in a smaller space while still enjoying strong yields of high-quality fruit.
A 5-gallon tree is an excellent starter size, establishing quickly and beginning to form a productive fruiting structure within just a few growing seasons.
Sun Requirements
• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Maximum sunlight improves fruit color and production
Water Requirements
• Water deeply during the first growing season while roots establish
• Typically 10–15 gallons once or twice per week depending on rainfall and weather
• Once established, trees are moderately drought tolerant
Soil & Nutrition
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Adaptable to many soil types common in central Missouri
• Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring
• Maintain 2–3 inches of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect roots
Mature Size (on G.41 rootstock)
• Height: 8–12 ft
• Spread: 6–10 ft
• Growth rate: Moderate
Why We Recommend This Tree
• Classic bright red apples with sweet flavor
• Compact dwarf tree size for smaller spaces
• Early fruit production on G.41 rootstock
• Reliable performance in Missouri home orchards 🍎🌳