Off the lot $150 Plus tax 3% card fee
Delivery and planting $100, $20 per additional fruit tree. Planting includes full year warranty, fall and next spring deeproot feed and pruning.
Red Delicious Apple — 15 Gallon
(Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’)
Tree Description
The Red Delicious Apple is one of the most recognizable apple varieties, known for its deep red color, sweet flavor, and classic apple shape. The fruit has a mildly sweet taste with a crisp texture, making it a popular choice for fresh eating and snacking.
Red Delicious apples ripen in mid to late fall, producing abundant crops of beautiful bright red fruit. The tree develops a strong upright structure and is a reliable producer in many climates, including central Missouri.
These 15-gallon trees provide an excellent starting size, establishing quickly and producing a classic orchard apple tree that can provide years of fruit production.
Sun Requirements
• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Maximum sunlight helps improve 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
• Height: 15–20 ft
• Spread: 12–15 ft
• Growth rate: Moderate
Why We Recommend This Tree
• Classic bright red apples
• Sweet flavor for fresh eating
• Reliable producer in Missouri climates
• Great addition to a home orchard 🍎🌳
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