Purple Passion Red Flesh Apple Tree
A stunning, deeply pigmented red fleshed apple with purplish red skin and and a deep red, nearly purple flesh. Apples are quite large for a red fleshed apple and have a strong sharp flavor with just enough sweetness to make it a fresh eating apple, at least for those who prefer apples on the more tart side. Also makes a stunning apple sauce or 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: Sharp, acidic and slightly sweet with some berry notes
Fruit Skin: Red to purple
Fruit Flesh: deep red to almost purple
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: 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