Red Rome Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Red Rome’)

The Red Rome apple tree is a late bloomer making it a good tree for areas with late spring freezes. White fragrant flowers will bloom in May and apples will be ready to harvest in October. This tree produces large, firm apples with a red skin and a juicy greenish-white flesh that is fine grained. With its sweet tart taste, this is your perfect apple for cooking or baking. It keeps it shape when baked, poached or sauteed. They are great for eating fresh and making cider as well.

Plant in full sun and in well-drained loamy soil. Apple trees do best with a slightly acidic soil pH in the range of 5.0 to 6.8. The Red Rome is self-pollinating, but planting pollinating partners can increase the size of your crop. Potential pollinators would be Fuji, Braeburn, or a crabapple. Average height 12′ – 15′ width 12′ – 15′. Required Chill Hours: 700. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 – 8.