Our Red Rome Beauty Apple Tree is a delicious and juicy fruit tree grown in USDA zones 4-8. It grows up to 20 feet tall and produces large, red apples perfect for baking or snacking.
Red Rome Beauty Apple Tree
The Red Rome Beauty apple tree (Malus domestica 'Rome') is a popular cultivar of apple tree that is known for its tart, juicy flavor and long storage life. It was originally discovered in Ohio in the early 1800s and is now one of the most widely grown apple varieties in the United States.
Red Rome Beauty apple trees are typically vigorous growers and can reach heights of 20-30 feet. They have a rounded crown and spreading branches. The leaves are dark green and oval-shaped. The flowers are white and pink, and bloom in the spring.
Red Rome Beauty apples are medium to large in size and have a round to oblate shape. The skin is bright red with a yellow-green undertone. The flesh is greenish-white and crisp with a tart flavor. Red Rome Beauty apples are typically ripe in the fall and can be stored for several months.
Red Rome Beauty apples are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. They are also low in calories and fat. Red Rome Beauty apples can be eaten fresh, cooked, or baked. They are often used in pies, cakes, and other desserts. They can also be used to make cider and jelly.
Here are some tips for growing Red Rome Beauty apple trees:
- Plant the tree in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
- Water the tree regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the tree once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the tree in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to maintain its shape.
Red Rome Beauty apple trees are relatively easy to grow and are a great addition to any orchard.
Here are some recipes that feature Red Rome Beauty apples:
- Red Rome Beauty apple pie
- Red Rome Beauty apple cake
- Red Rome Beauty apple cider
- Red Rome Beauty apple jelly
- Red Rome Beauty apple crisp
Red Rome Beauty apples are a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed in many different ways.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
