Starkspur® DixieRed® Delicous Apple Tree
Description
About the Starkspur® DixieRed® Delicious Apple
The Starkspur® DixieRed® Delicious Apple is a Southern-bred, spur-type Red Delicious developed to thrive in warmer climates. This reliable fruit tree produces large, deep red apples with crisp, juicy flesh and a sweet-tart flavor, perfect for fresh eating, baking, and sauces. Spur-bearing means the tree produces fruit on short, sturdy branches, allowing for earlier, more consistent harvests and easier picking.
Originally selected for its adaptability and long storage life, DixieRed ripens in early to mid-September, offering an early-to-mid season treat for southern orchards and home gardens alike. It thrives in full sun with medium, well-draining soil and is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.
How to Grow the Starkspur® DixieRed® Delicious Apple
Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil, spacing trees according to their mature size for proper airflow. Prune regularly to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and encourage strong fruiting spurs. Thin fruit early in the season to improve size and quality, and provide consistent water during dry periods. DixieRed requires a compatible pollination partner to ensure a full crop. With proper care, this vigorous, medium-small tree delivers productive harvests year after year.
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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 | White |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 700 - 800 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet, Tart |
| Texture | Firm, Fine, Crisp |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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