Apple Tree Summerred - Malus domestica

The Summerred Apple Tree is a variety of medium vigour. It produces medium-sized fruits, with 3/4 red and 1/4 yellow colouring. Their semi-firm flesh is fine, juicy, and slightly acidic. They are very refreshing. Harvest takes place in mid-September. The fruits can be stored for 3 weeks to 1 month. The Summerred Apple Tree is not self-fertile.

The apple tree is native to Europe, particularly in France where its presence has been documented since antiquity. The Summerred Apple Tree is a variety resulting from a Canadian cross-breeding between the McIntosh and Golden Delicious varieties.

The Summerred Apple Tree is an upright tree, giving it a very elegant and slender appearance. It has regular and consistent productivity. In the case of high productivity, pruning is necessary to avoid small fruit size and the occurrence of diseases.
Its foliage consists of large, ovate, slightly fuzzy leaves that are dark green on top and whitish green underneath, with deeply toothed edges.
The white flowering occurs in April. The flowering is not afraid of frost. The apple tree is therefore suitable for cultivation in all regions. Self-sterile, the presence of apple trees with flowering at the same time is necessary. The varieties 'Alkamene' and 'Globster' are the most suitable.
Fruit production begins in mid-September. The fruits can be stored in a cool place (cellar or refrigerator) for 3 to 4 weeks. They are medium-sized, with 3/4 red and 1/4 yellow colouring. Their semi-firm flesh is fine, juicy, and slightly acidic. They are very refreshing.

These apples are particularly good for eating. They can also be used in pastries, jams, jellies, or in savoury dishes, paired with Normandy cheeses, for example.