Melrose Apple Tree

The Melrose apple tree, a delightful cross between the Red Delicious and Jonathan varieties, is celebrated for its distinctive fruit and robust growth. The apples produced by this tree boast a dull copper-red skin and are medium to large in size, often displaying an irregular shape with occasional ribbing. Beneath their attractive exterior lies firm, creamy flesh with a greenish tinge, offering a crisp texture and a slightly tart, highly juicy flavor. The Melrose apples are perfect for both fresh eating and culinary uses, thanks to their excellent taste and high quality. Ripening in late fall, these apples are best enjoyed tree-ripened, though they can also be harvested slightly green and allowed to mature in storage, where they develop a delightful fruity aroma and reach peak quality after 2-3 months. This apple tree is not only easy to grow but also demonstrates good disease resistance, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It requires a pollinator to p