Grow a classic favorite with this Red Delicious Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’), a well-known variety prized for its deep red color, crisp texture, and mildly sweet flavor. This bare root tree stands approximately 32 inches tall and is grafted on M7 rootstock, producing a manageable semi-dwarf tree ideal for home orchards.

Red Delicious apples are iconic for their attractive appearance and reliable production, making them a popular choice for fresh eating and home gardening. This variety is easy to grow and adapts well to a range of climates, offering dependable harvests with proper care.

Perfect for backyard orchards and edible landscapes, this tree combines classic taste with manageable growth size.

You will receive a healthy dormant bare root tree ready for planting.

• 1 bare root Red Delicious apple tree
• Height: approximately 32 inches
• Rootstock: M7 (semi-dwarf)
• Classic red apple variety
• Secure packaging for safe delivery

Growing Information

• Common Name: Red Delicious Apple
• Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Growth Stage: Bare root / dormant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature Height: 12–16 feet (smaller with pruning)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, etc.)
• Container Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term

Care Tip

Plant with a compatible apple variety nearby for proper pollination and better fruit production. Regular pruning helps improve airflow and fruit quality.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.