Pendragon Red Flesh Apple Tree
A very tasty and old red fleshed apple cultivar that some say tastes like rose water, and certainly has that awesome berry flavor that many red fleshed apples have. The original scion of this was given to us as Rose Pendragon, but it appears to be the same as Pendragon and that is the name that most folks know it by. Can be eaten fresh or be made into a delicious pink tinged cider.
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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:
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: Red
Fruit Flesh: range from pink to red depending on sun exposure
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