apple 'Idared'

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A dessert apple in pollination group 2. A crisp apple, with moderate flavour; skin is pale yellow and flushed - up to three quarters - with red. Good, regular crops keep very well and can be used from November to March

Scientific classification

Species: apple 'Idared' (Malus domestica 'Idared')
Genus: Malus
Family: Rosaceae

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Toxicity: Fruit Edible
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of apple 'Idared'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of apple 'Idared'

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apple 'Idared' care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Regular pruning is required - see apple pruning; spur bearing

Propagation

Propagate by chip budding or grafting onto a clonal rootstock for fruit. The rootstock used will largely determine the vigour of the tree

Growing

It will crop best in a sunny situation. The height will depend on the rootstock and training method. Suitable for all training forms. Keep a clear area around the trunk of at least 60cm radius. Fruit thinning may be required. For more details see apple cultivation

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