Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not avaialable
Fruit
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Red Delicious'
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Apple, Red Delicious Apple, Red Eating Apple
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
लाल स्वादिष्ट सेब
Sour cherry
In German
Red Delicious
Sauerkirsche
In French
Red Delicious
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Manzana Red Delicious
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Red Delicious μήλο
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Red Delicious apple
Ginja
In Polish
Red Delicious jabłko
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Red Delicious apple
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Delicious Apple season is Spring and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Red Delicious Apple is Clay, Loam and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Delicious Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Delicious Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Red Delicious Apple flower color: White and Pink
Red Delicious Apple leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry
Care of Red Delicious Apple and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Delicious Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Delicious Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.