Starkrimson® Red Delicious Apple Tree
Description
About the Starkrimson® Red Delicious Apple Tree
Rediscover the true taste of a classic with the Starkrimson® Red Delicious Apple Tree, a superior heirloom variety of the beloved Red Delicious. Unlike many modern Red Delicious apples found in grocery stores, this variety stays true to its roots, offering exceptional flavor and quality. Originating from Hood River, Oregon, in 1956, this spur-type tree is celebrated for its abundant yield and authentic, sweet taste.
Growing Starkrimson® Red Delicious Apples
The Starkrimson® Red Delicious produces large bushels of flawless, 4-inch bright red apples, perfect for fresh eating, winter storage, and even cider making. It’s also resistant to cedar rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew, ensuring a reliable and healthy harvest. With chill hours ranging from 800 to 1500, this cold-hardy tree thrives in various climates and ripens in late September.
This exceptional variety is a fantastic choice for gardeners who want to experience the original flavor of Red Delicious apples with added disease resistance and hardiness. To ensure optimal fruit production, a pollinator is required, so consider pairing it with another apple variety for a fruitful harvest.
Bring back the original delicious taste and quality of Red Delicious apples with the Starkrimson®. See our recommended pollinators below to complete your orchard and enjoy a harvest that’s as rewarding as it is delicious.
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 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 | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1500 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| 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
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.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
Will the red delicious pollinate with the honeycrisp?
This is a mid-season blooming apple variety.
Any fruit tree can be susceptible to disease, depending upon the weather conditions and how it's cared for (or not cared for). An apple tree that has some resistance to mildew may suffer severe mildew damage if the temperature is 90º with very high humidity and low winds every day for a long stretch.
While it's not possible to specifically say how much resistance a given tree has to a given disease, under average conditions, Starkrimson® Red Delicious does have some resistance to mildew and fireblight, and is very resistant to cedar apple rust.
Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the Granny Smith and Starkrimson Red Delicious will pollinate each other.
I can attest that they are COMPLETELY different. I dislike with a passion the grocery store red delicious apples. My tree's apples are absolutely amazing - crisp, sweet, crunchy, juicy. Not mealy like the store! You won't be disappointed. I am such a fan of this apple tree that I have 4 on an in-town lot.
Generally it will take 3-4 years before there is any measurable fruit from the tree provided the tree is well kept and properly fertilized and maintained.
Listed on the product page you will find the charachteristics section which gives you the details of this variety. It has a sweet flavor with a firm texture.
Thank you for your question! The Stark® Golden Delicious Apple Tree is an excellent pollinator for a dwarf Honeycrisp apple tree. Just be sure the trees you're looking at all bloom around the same time and are planted within 50–100 feet of each other for the best pollination results.
If you have any questions about availability or choosing the right tree for your location, feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team at info@starkbros.com — we're happy to help!
yes it is resistant to cedar rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew,
Our trees will be approximately 2 years old.
Customer Reviews
Probably a foot of new growth so far..
disease resistance
I had a new Kinder Crisp tree that was blown over in high wind storm and broke at the ground. MIke
To cross polinate my Pink Lady Apple Dwarf EZ starts
Pollinator for Pink Lady and I love the taste of heirloom Red Delicious!