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Idared Apple Tree

Malus x 'Idared'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Idared Apple Trees require full sun, meaning at least six to eight hours of direct exposure daily. While they can survive in partial shade, you will notice a significant drop in fruit production and the skin color will remain green rather than developing its signature bright red flush.
  • Soil: These trees thrive in deep, well drained loamy soil that allows roots to spread easily. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost or plant on a slight mound to improve drainage, as "wet feet" or soggy roots can lead to rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first two growing seasons, provide 10 gallons of water per week to ensure the root system becomes fully established. Mature trees are moderately drought tolerant but require deep soaking every 10 to 14 days during dry spells to prevent the fruit from dropping early or becoming shriveled. Inconsistent watering often leads to smaller, less juicy apples and can stress the tree, making it more susceptible to pests.

Pruning Tips

Idared apples bloom on wood that is two years or older, so avoid heavy pruning that removes all your fruiting spurs. The best time to prune is late winter while the tree is dormant to shape the canopy into an "open center" or "central leader" style, which improves airflow and sun penetration. Think of it like thinning out a crowded room; removing crossing or dead branches allows the remaining limbs to focus energy on producing larger, healthier fruit.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring before the buds break to support the upcoming season's growth. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers in late summer or fall because this encourages tender new growth that will not have time to harden off before the first frost, leading to winter kill. If your tree is growing more than 12 inches per year, you can skip the fertilizer entirely to prevent excessive leafy growth at the expense of fruit.

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Lovely aromatic and refreshing, the Idared Apple Tree (Malus x 'Idared') is a tasty cross between the Jonathan and the Wagener Apple varieties! Developed by the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station in the 1940s, Idareds are all-purpose, easy-care fruit trees!

The sweet-tart apples follow the fragrant pinkish-white blooms in spring in this mid-season ripening fruit tree. Throughout the entire growing season, your tree will be visited by pollinators, Wildlife and songbirds as they find shelter, food and shade among its branches.

The heavy crop of fruit arrives on your young trees and continues reliably for years. The rounded red fruit can occasionally have pink-tinged yellowish-green flesh. Looking lovely fresh in salads, and for fresh eating, these stand up to short-term storage and long-term freezing. They make colorful applesauce and are a good general use baking apple.

Planting and Application:

Idared’s lovely blooms and smaller size make them ideal dual-purpose ornamental landscaping trees. Lovely flowering trees on their own, one specimen will anchor garden beds or shade a patio.

Tuck on into an orchard where it will benefit from pollination from other Apples such as the Anna, Cortland, Cripps Pink, Chestnut and Dolgo Crabapple, Empire, Fuji, Granny Smith, McIntosh and Wolf River.

  • Fragrant Pinkish White Blossoms
  • Smaller Size & Great Foliage
  • Round Red Sweet-Tart Fruit
  • Fresh, Baked, Preserves & Storing/Freezing
  • 700-800 Chill Hours

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Apple Trees have the most flowers and fruit when planted in at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Provide an enriched, well-drained site with ample mulch for insulation and protection. Prune well in winter while they are dormant to improve air circulation and allow sunlight to reach the interior.

  • Full Sun
  • Consistently Moist, Well-Drained Soil
  • Requires a Pollinator Species
  • Prolific & Precocious
  • Mulch Well for Insulation & Moisture Retention

Ornamental flowering dual-purpose trees like Idared Apple Tree are fantastic landscape additions that you and your backyard wildlife will enjoy. Sweet-tart goodness is awaiting you at NatureHills.com today!

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