Redfree Apple Tree
$22.95
The Redfree apple tree produces beautiful glossy bright red apples in the summertime and has a firm crisp texture and mild flavor and acidity. Many use it for cooking and in contrast to other summer apples, you can store Redfree for up to 2 months. Moreover, the Redfree apple tree is resistant to scab, cedar apple rust, and fireblight which will make your life much easier.
General Tree Height/Caliper: Most of our fruit trees (apple, peach, apricot, plum, pear, nectarine, quince, and cherry) are grafted/budded and are 4-6' tall with a caliper/diameter of about 1/4-3/4". Most have more than 5' height and 1/2" diameter. The other trees are seedlings, such as pawpaw, mulberry, persimmon, shade, berry, and flowering trees which range from 18-36" tall.
A rootstock primarily controls a tree's size and how early it bears fruit. Learn more about our specific rootstocks.
Redfree Apple Tree Overview
If you would like a disease resistant variety that is easy to grow and produces beautiful glossy bright red apples in the summertime, then the Redfree apple tree is for you! It matures in August and has a firm crisp texture and mild flavor and acidity which makes it perfect for cooking. In contrast to other summer apples, you can store Redfree for up to 2 months without it losing its flavor. Moreover, the Redfree apple tree is resistant to scab, cedar apple rust, and fireblight which will make your life much easier.
In fact, the joint program between Purdue, Rutgers, Illinois, and the University of New Jersey (U.S.A.) developed about 50 apple trees resistant to scab, of which Redfree is the 6th. They used Raritan as the the seed parent and combined it with pollen from parents which include Melba, Wealthy, Starr, Glengyle Red, Jonathan and Malus floribunda 821. Although they developed it in 1965, they didn’t introduce it until 1981. Because PRI developed it in the Midwest, it will also grow well there. In order to ensure vibrant growth though, be sure to also water in the first year deeply every 7-10 days in warm dry weather.
Tree Characteristics
- Uses: Great for cooking and a perfect size for a fresh snack.
- Taste: Firm, crisp, juicy, with a mildly flavor and acidity.
- Size: Medium to large sized
- Color: Beautiful glossy bright red with a pale green base and a cream colored flesh
- Hardiness Zones: 4-8
- Disease resistance:
- Scab – Very resistant
- Mildew – Some resistance
- Fireblight – Some resistance
- Cedar apple rust – Very resistant
- Harvest period: August
- Flowering Group: 2
- Cross pollinates with: Nova Spy, Northern Spy, Wolf River, to name a few!
- Cultivation: This apple tree is vigorous and upright. It will produce moderate amount of crops annually.
- Storage: Can keep for up to two months in cold storage.
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Shipping
- Our shipping cost is 15-25% of the order total (depending on the size of the trees and how far the state is from NY) plus our handling fee which includes light pruning, packaging, printing, and quality checks.
- To get an estimate for shipping cost, put your address on the cart page with your desired trees.
- Note: we ship to Hawaii and Alaska however the shipping price is higher.
Warranty
- If your tree doesn’t grow by July 1st or dies in the fall of the first year, please email us with a photo, order number, and description of the issue.
- If the issue is related with the tree itself rather than lack of care, we guarantee to replace it next season or give a full refund.
Refunds and Cancellations
- You can cancel your order to receive a full refund, but please note that cancelling an order after April 1st will result in a partial refund of 75% of the order total.
- We much prefer payments by credit card or PayPal. If you pay by check or cash, then payments for pickup and shipping orders should be received within 30 days of your order, otherwise will be automatically cancelled.
- If due to unforeseen circumstances your ordered tree is no longer available, you can get a full refund or a substitution with another variety.
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