Of the more than 2,500 different cultivated varieties of apple trees in North America today, the most famous and widely planted is the red delicious. Perhaps because of its mild, sweet flavor. Possibly because of the long storage life. Or maybe because the name is so appealing.
Legend states that the red delicious apple was named when its discoverer in Iowa sent samples to a commercial nursery in 1892. The nursery owner tasted one of the apples and exclaimed, “Delicious!”

The Red Delicious apple tree is a medium-sized, easy-to-grow tree, producing sweet, crisp apples with deep red skin. Ideal for fresh eating, the fruit ripens in late autumn. This tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil, growing about 4 to 6 meters tall. Its partially self-pollinating but benefits from a nearby pollinator for better fruit yield.

Supplied 60-70cm high in a 200mm pot.