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