The Burford Red Flesh apple tree has beautiful red flesh inside crimson skin. One of the venerable Tom Burford's discoveries, the Burford Red Fleshed apple is crisp, juicy and tart. Great for ciders and makes lovely red/pink sauces, chutneys and beverages. Fruit sweetens a bit in storage. Also attractive as an ornamental with greenish-bronze leaves in the summer and fall foliage of glowing, awe-inspiring orange-red leaves. Best for cider and as a novelty in the garden. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Burford Red Flesh apple trees for sale.
Considerations for Burford Red Flesh
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Uses: Fresh Eating, Cider, Sauce and Pies
Harvest Period: Midseason
Bloom Period: Midseason
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: Georgia 1800's
Disease resistance: Excellent
Storage: 1 month
Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.
Mature Size: 12-16 ft.
Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.
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Size of tree
Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .
Pruning tip
Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...
Shipping information
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
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