Introduction to Red Flesh Apple Seedlings Variety
Among the apple family, red flesh apples stand out with their unique rose-colored flesh and ornamental value. This special variety, combining edibility and ornamental features, is gradually becoming a favorite for courtyard planting and potted plant care. The double ornamental period of its purple-red leaves and bright red fruits adds a unique charm to modern horticulture.
Characteristics of Red Flesh Apple Seedlings Variety
Morphological Features and Growth Habits
Mature red flesh apple trees can have a crown diameter of 4-6 meters, with the reddish-brown bark displaying a unique texture in winter. The new shoots are purplish red, and the elliptical leaves are purplish red in early spring, turning to deep green with a purple hue in summer. Compared to ordinary apple varieties, the germination rate of its branches is 15%-20% higher, making it easier to form a high-yield tree shape.
Flower and Fruit Ornamental Characteristics
During the full bloom period from late April to early May, the dense purple-red flowers with a diameter of 3-4 centimeters bloom. After artificial pollination, the fruit-setting rate can reach over 68%. The fruits mature in mid-August, with a single fruit weight of 120-180 grams, and the content of rose red pigment in the flesh reaches 35mg/100g, with the unique aromatic substances being 2-3 times higher than ordinary apples.
Key Techniques for Cultivating Red Flesh Apples
Potted System Management
Select root control containers with a diameter of over 40cm and a depth of 50cm, using a substrate formula of peat: garden soil: vermiculite = 3:5:2. Applying 3kg of decomposed sheep manure per pot during the leaf expansion period each year, combined with a 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar spray, can increase the proportion of fruiting branches to 75%.
Shaping and Pruning Techniques
When the new shoots grow to 15cm, pinch the tips and combine with pulling the branches to an angle of 70-80 degrees. Through three summer prunings (once each in May, June, and July), 8-12 fruiting mother branches can be cultivated, allowing the three-year-old potted plants to yield 5-8kg. In winter, retain 40% of medium-long fruiting branches to ensure continuous high yields.
Environmental Adaptability
This variety performs well in the temperature range of -25°C to 38°C, with a pH adaptation range of 6.0-8.5. Experimental data show that in areas with over 2000 hours of annual sunlight, the fruit coloring can be improved by 30%, and the soluble solids content can reach 14.2-16.8%, significantly better than ordinary varieties.
With its long economic life of up to 25 years and multiple ornamental values, red flesh apple seedlings are reshaping the planting choices in home horticulture. From courtyard landscaping to balcony potted plants, from fresh food picking to processing, this unique variety is opening up a new dimension in apple cultivation, bringing double enjoyment of visual and taste to growers.