Devonshire Crimson Queen Red Flesh Apple Tree
A rarely seen red fleshed apple, at least in the United States, that is one of the best for fresh eating, having a very sweet and juicy flesh for a red fleshed apple. Fruits range from tart at the beginning of their ripening to sweet with a slight raspberry flavor. We love this one for how easy it is to grow, having little to no disease issues and the fruits are typically unblemished as well. Devonshire Crimson Queen is early ripening, starting in August and peaking in September, and the apples store very well for a red fleshed apple. Our original scion came from Queener Farm in Scio, Oregon.
Help your bare roots grow with the Transplanting Bundle found here.
Latin Name: Malus domestica
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 to sweet with berry notes
Fruit Skin: Yellow to red
Fruit Flesh: range from pink to light red
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