A disease resistant apple. The medium sized fruit with crimson red flesh is very crisp with a sweet/tart complex flavor. Keep for 4-6 months in proper storage. Ripens mid-September. Pollinator required such as Honeycrisp, Northern Spy, Red Rome. Needs ~800 chill hours. Botanical Name- Malus domestica ‘Crimson Crisp’ Pronunciation- MAY-lus doh-MESS-tih-kuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 18 ft Mature Height- 18 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well-drained Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Mid spring Companion Plants- Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove deadwood; fertilize in spring and watch for pests. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to improve airflow and remove dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and avoid waterlogging around the trunk. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Apple scab, fire blight, aphids
