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Zone: 5ROYAL RED HONEYCRISP™ APPLE TREE
Malus domestica 'Royal Red Honeycrisp' is commonly known as Royal Red Honeycrisp Apple. Developed by the University of Minnesota, this superb, hardy apple is similar to its parent, Honeycrisp, but is more uniformly red, sweeter and has better storage capacity. It bears crisp, sweet fruit in early September. Pollination is required - great pollinators for the Royal Red Honeycrisp are Gala, Gold Rush, McIntosh, Fuji, Pink Lady, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious. Pollinators should be placed within 20-30 feet of the apple tree to ensure pollination.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| MALUS ROYAL RED HONEYCRISP | con 10 | SEMIDWF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this tree settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in deep, fertile, well-draining soil, selecting a location that receives full sun to ensure optimal fruit production and foliage color. Apple trees are sensitive to standing water, so avoid planting in low-lying areas where water collects. Provide deep, regular watering during the first few growing seasons until the tree is well established and ensure you verify the soil drainage before planting.
Maintenance is uniform across most edible cultivars: Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant to improve air circulation, control shape, and encourage productive growth. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping the material pulled back from the trunk to prevent decay. Most apple trees require cross-pollination from a different, compatible variety to produce a reliable harvest, so always ensure you have a pollinator partner nearby.
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