Stark® Super Red Fuji Apple Tree
Description
Stark® Super Red Fuji Apple is the Fuji selection built for storage: properly kept, the late October harvest holds for up to one year while retaining its crisp, firm, sweet, juicy character. That extraordinary storage life makes it one of the most practically valuable apples a home orchardist can grow, delivering fresh crisp apples well past the harvest season and into the following summer. The deep scarlet coloring is uniformly rich across the fruit — gorgeous in salads and on platters — and the room-temperature crispness retention means the apples stay satisfying to eat even after a few days out of cold storage. A Stark Bro’s Exclusive introduced in 2012. Disease-resistant to scab and mildew. A pollinator is required.
Up to One Year in Storage — The Exceptional Keeping Fuji
The storage claim is the defining quality that separates Stark® Super Red Fuji from other Fuji selections. Most apples store well for 2-4 months in proper refrigeration. Fuji varieties are known for good keeping quality. Stark® Super Red Fuji extends that further — up to one year in proper cold storage while retaining the crisp, sweet, juicy character that makes Fuji the world’s most widely grown apple variety. For home orchardists who want to harvest once in late October and enjoy fresh homegrown apples through the following summer, no other selection delivers that.
Deep Scarlet, Room-Temperature Crisp — Outstanding for Fresh Eating
The deep, rich scarlet coloring is uniform and visually striking at harvest — not the streaky or uneven coloring that some red Fuji sports produce, but a consistently saturated scarlet that makes every apple look as good as it tastes. The room-temperature crispness retention means these apples perform beautifully in situations where refrigeration isn’t available: fruit bowls, lunch bags, platters, and anywhere the apple needs to stay crisp and attractive for hours after being brought to room temperature.
Disease-Resistant to Scab and Mildew — A Stark Bro’s Exclusive
Introduced by Stark Bro’s in 2012, Stark® Super Red Fuji brings disease resistance to scab and mildew that many Fuji selections lack. That resistance meaningfully reduces spray management requirements through the growing season, supporting cleaner, healthier foliage and more attractive fruit without intensive fungicide programs. Hardy, productive, and easy to grow in Zones 5-8.
Why Growers Choose Stark® Super Red Fuji Apple
- Up to one year in storage — the exceptional keeping Fuji, fresh through the following summer
- A Stark Bro’s Exclusive, introduced 2012 — not available from any other nursery
- Deep uniform scarlet coloring — gorgeous on platters and in salads
- Room-temperature crispness retention — stays firm and satisfying out of the refrigerator
- Disease-resistant to scab and mildew — less spray management through the season
- Bears in 2-5 years — a pollinator is required
Survival Guaranteed!
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 you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid - Late |
| Chill Hours | 700 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late October |
| Characteristic Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm, Juicy |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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