The Redfield apple tree was developed from a 1938 cross done at the New York Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva, New York, between Wolf River apples and Niedwetzkyana apples. The Redfield apple is pink to dark red skin with some russetting, and inside, dark, slightly dry red flesh. The Redfield apple is not ideal for fresh-eating, but great baking, cider, vinegar and jelly. The Redfield has especially high amount of pectin. It also produces a haunting red juice when pressed producing bitter sweet cider. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Redfield and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm.
Considerations for Redfield Apple
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Heirloom: Yes
Uses: Cider, Desserts / Pies, Cooking / Sauces, Red Fleshed
Harvest Period: Late
Bloom Period: Early
Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period
Origin Date: New York 1938
Storage: A few weeks
Disease Resistance: Good
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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