Lucy Rose Red Fleshed Apple
The darker skinned selection of the Lucy apples, Lucy Rose has deep red skin and bright red flesh and a strong berry flavor.
A very exciting red fleshed apple variety that came out of a breeding program in Washington state that was looking for apples with a deep red flesh but a sweet fresh eating flavor. They reportedly crossed red fleshed varieties with Honeycrisp to get these amazingly delicious new varieties that are called Lucy apples. We’re huge fans of red fleshed apples and are amazed at what a deep berry flavor both Lucy Glo and Lucy Rose have to them. You can taste the rich anthocyanin content of the flesh in your first bite!
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Latin Name: Malus pumila
Site and Soil: Apples like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Geneva 11 is similar to M26 and is a dwarfing rootstock but one that is relatively well anchored and vigorous for a dwarfing rootstock.
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: 10-15 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet, aromatic and delicious. A nice mix of apple and berry flavor
Fruit Skin: Yellow with red bleeding through
Fruit Flesh: Dark red
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: Late September-Early October
Yield: 30-50 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Apples can be affected by Apple Scab. Apple Scab is especially a problem in regions with wet springs, like we have in the Pacific Northwest. While it doesn’t seriously affect the eating quality of the fruit, it can cause black spots on the apples and foliage. Apple Scab can be controlled by sulfur and other sprays. Codling Moth can create wormy apples and aphids can damage the foliage of apple trees.
USDA Zone: 4