Idared apple
Malus domestica 'Idared'
USDA zones3 to 3
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink - light
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Idared' apple (Malus domestica 'Idared') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is grown for fresh eating, cooking, and juice. The fruit keeps for months in the fridge, and light pink flowers open in spring and draw bees. Plant a second apple nearby, since this one is not self-fertile.
Pairs well with Nodding onion, Thimbleberry, Queen Sophia French marigold, and Musk mallow.
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