Idared apple tree

Malus domestica 'Idared'

• Picking season: Late
• Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
• Pollination group: 2
• Awards: RHS AGM (former) 1993
• List of other varieties that will pollinate Idared

A popular and versatile apple, especially good for juicing, and an exceptional keeper.

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Idared apple trees for sale

• Small 1-year bare-root tree $35.95
  Mature height: 6ft-9ft after 10 years
  G.16 rootstock
  

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You can pre-order now for shipping in the spring 2023 planting season.

Idared is an attractive late-season apple, with a mild flavor, useful for both eating fresh, cooking, and juicing.

Idared has exceptional keeping qualities, and can be stored in a domestic fridge for 6 months.

How to grow

Idared has some susceptibility to fireblight and mildew but is generally an easy variety to grow. It is fairly precocious and usually a heavy-cropper.

The blossom has some frost-resistance.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

Idared was developed at the Idaho Agricultural Experimental Station in the 1930s. It is a cross between Jonathan and Wagener.

Idared characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
• Pollination group2
• Pollinating othersAverage
• PloidyDiploid
• Bearing regularityRegular
• Fruit bearingSpur-bearer
• WildlifeRHS Plants for Pollinators
• Picking seasonLate
• UsesEating freshCulinaryJuice
• CroppingHeavy
• Keeping (of fruit)3 months or more
• Flavor style (apples)Sweet/Sharp
• General resistanceAverage
• FireblightSome susceptibility
• Cedar apple rustSome susceptibility
• MildewSome susceptibility
• Cold hardiness (USDA)(5) -20F / -29C
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• Country of originUnited States
• Period of origin1900 - 1949
• Fruit colorRed
• AwardsRHS AGM (former) 1993