CrimsonCrisp® Apple Tree
Description
About the CrimsonCrisp® Apple Tree
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, the CrimsonCrisp® Apple Tree delivers beautiful, deep red fruit with crisp, sweet-tart yellow flesh. Its satisfying crunch and subacid flavor make it a standout for fresh eating, with excellent keeping qualities — storing up to 4–6 months under proper conditions.
CrimsonCrisp® is a Co-op 39 cultivar introduced in 2004 through the Purdue-Rutgers-Illinois breeding program. A cross of disease-resistant parents, it was developed for home growers and orchardists seeking rich flavor paired with apple scab immunity.
With an upright habit, moderate vigor, and a rounded canopy, this tree offers reliable yields and attractive blooms — purple in bud, opening to white in spring.
How to Grow the CrimsonCrisp® Apple Tree
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy in Zones 5–8. Water regularly and prune annually for shape and fruiting. While immune to apple scab, CrimsonCrisp® is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew and fire blight. A compatible pollinator is required — see recommended varieties below for best results.
Ripening in early to mid-September, CrimsonCrisp® combines beauty, crunch, and long-lasting flavor in one exceptional apple.
CrimsonCrisp® is offered under license from Adams County Nursery, Inc. Co-op 39 cultivar.
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Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Purple, Red, White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1000 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early-mid September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Subacid |
| Texture | Very Crisp, Moderately Juicy, Mild Acid |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Semi-Dwarf | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow apple trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
