Starkrimson® Red Delicious Apple Tree

Starkrimson® Red Delicious is what the Red Delicious was always meant to be — the authentic, sweet, original flavor of one of America’s most iconic apples, in a spur-type tree with disease resistance that modern commercial Red Delicious varieties simply don’t have. Originating from Hood River, Oregon in 1956, Starkrimson® stays true to the variety’s heritage with flawless, bright red fruit and genuine sweetness that’s a world apart from the waxy, flavorless versions that mass commercial production has made familiar. Cold hardy, triple-disease resistant, and reliable in Zones 4–8. Organic options available.

The Original Red Delicious Flavor — Genuine, Sweet, and Beautiful

There’s a reason Red Delicious became America’s most planted apple — the original flavor was exceptional. Starkrimson® preserves that authentic sweetness and quality in large, flawless, bright red fruit that ripens in late September and delivers everything the Red Delicious was celebrated for before commercial production prioritized shelf life and appearance over taste. Firm, sweet, and genuinely satisfying for fresh eating and winter storage.

Spur-Type Tree — More Fruit From Every Limb

Starkrimson® is a spur-type variety, meaning fruit develops on compact fruiting spurs along the entire length of every limb rather than primarily at the outer branches. That spur-bearing habit means more fruit from the same amount of tree — a denser, more productive harvest per planting than standard tip-bearing varieties deliver.

Triple Disease Resistance — Cedar Rust, Fire Blight, and Powdery Mildew

Starkrimson® carries resistance to three of the most common apple diseases simultaneously — cedar apple rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew. That triple protection reduces spray management demands and produces cleaner, healthier fruit with less intervention, season after season.

Why Growers Choose Starkrimson® Red Delicious

• Authentic original Red Delicious flavor — genuine sweetness, not the commercial imitation
• Originated Hood River, Oregon 1956 — a proven heirloom with decades of performance
• Spur-type tree — fruit along every limb for superior productivity
• Triple disease resistance — cedar rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew
• Beautiful bright red fruit — flawless appearance with the flavor to match
• Organic options available — for growers who want a certified organic tree