CrimsonCrispTM apple tree

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

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.

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CrimsonCrisp apple trees for sale

You can pre-order now for spring 2025

• 1Semi-dwarf 1-year bare-root tree $39.20
  Mature height: 8ft-12ft after 10 years
  G.210 rootstock
  

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• 2Semi-standard 1-year bare-root tree $39.20
  Mature height: 10ft-16ft after 10 years
  B.118 rootstock
  

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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

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group3
• Pollinating othersAverage
• Picking seasonMid
• UsesEating freshJuice
• Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
• General resistanceGood
• FireblightSome susceptibility
• ScabVery resistant
• Cedar apple rustSome resistanceSome susceptibility
• MildewSome susceptibility
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin1950 - 1999
• Flesh colourCream
• Fruit colorCrimson