CrimsonCrispTM apple trees

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• Picking season: Mid
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 3

CrimsonCrisp is a modern scab-resistant apple, with a very crisp flesh. It can be picked over a long-period.

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CrimsonCrisp apple trees for sale

Pre-order for delivery in spring 2027

• 1Semi-dwarf, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95 Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  Semi-dwarf rootstock
  

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• 2Semi-standard, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95 Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
  Semi-vigorous rootstock
  

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All about CrimsonCrisp apple trees

CrimsonCrisp is a modern scab-resistant apple. The skin has a yellow background, but predominantly dark crimson red.

As the name suggests, the flesh is very crisp, juicy and snaps cleanly, but not dense.

How to grow

A particular feature of CrimsonCrisp is that the apples will hang on the tree for a very long time - up to 4 weeks - while maintaining eating quality. This makes it ideal for the backyard orchard as you can pick fresh apples straight from the tree over a long period. The apples can be kept for several months in a refrigerator or cold garage, retaining good eating quality although the flavor will fade somewhat.

CrimsonCrisp is field-immune to apple scab disease, but has some susceptibility to fireblight.

Please note that CrimsonCrisp is a trademarked and patented variety, and purchasers agree not to propagate or distribute the trees. In addition, customer address details may be made available to the license holder if requested.

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History

CrimsonCrisp was developed in the 1970s by the well-regarded PRI co-operative of Purdue, Rutgers, and Illinois universities. It was originally known as Co-op 39. Its ancestry is complex, but it is distantly related to the crab-apple Malus floribunda, from which it inherits genes which confer good resistance to apple scab.

CrimsonCrisp characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow CrimsonCrisp?Beginner
• Is CrimsonCrisp self-fertile?Not self-fertile
• What flowering group is CrimsonCrisp?3
• Is CrimsonCrisp good for pollinating others?Average
• What season do you pick CrimsonCrisp?Mid
• UsesEating freshJuice
• How long can you keep CrimsonCrisp in a fridge?3 months or more
• What is the overall disease resistance of CrimsonCrisp?Good
• How resistant is CrimsonCrisp to fire blight?Some susceptibility
• Is CrimsonCrisp resistant to scab?Very resistant
• Is CrimsonCrisp resistant to cedar apple rust?Some resistanceSome susceptibility
• Is CrimsonCrisp resistant to powdery mildew?Some susceptibility
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Where does CrimsonCrisp originate from?United States
• When was CrimsonCrisp first introduced?1950 - 1999
• Flesh colorCream
• Fruit colorCrimson