Malus 'DIxie Red' ~ Dixie Red Apple-ServeScape
Malus 'DIxie Red' ~ Dixie Red Apple-ServeScape
Malus 'DIxie Red' ~ Dixie Red Apple-ServeScape

Malus 'Dixie Red'

Dixie Red Apple

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Apple trees are deciduous fruit trees that are known for their delicious and nutritious fruits. They are typically grown in temperate regions and require a certain amount of chilling hours during winter to produce fruit.

  1. Varieties: There are numerous apple varieties available, each with its own unique flavor, texture, and color. Some popular varieties include Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, and Red Delicious.

  2. Growing Conditions: Apple trees thrive in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. They require full sun exposure (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day) to produce high-quality fruit.

  3. Planting: Apple trees should be planted in early spring or fall. They need sufficient space for their roots to spread out, so make sure to provide adequate spacing between trees. It's also important to choose a suitable rootstock for your specific growing conditions.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

M. x domestica Hybrdi

Height: 

10' - 15'

Spread: 

10’ - 15'

Spacing: 

15'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

SpringSummer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew.  Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites.  Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits.  Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size.  Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWildlife GardensShade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.

COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed

IMAGES: Forest and Kim StarrStarr-201126-8571-Malus pumila-Dixie Red Delight fruiting habit-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui (50859499723)CC BY 2.0, (2) Forest and Kim StarrStarr-170909-0082-Malus pumila-Dixie Red Delight young fruit-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui - Flickr - Starr EnvironmentalCC BY 2.0, (3) Forest & Kim StarrStarr-181105-5853-Malus pumila-Dixie Red Delight fruit-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui (44903868625)CC BY 3.0 US

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