USDA Certified Organic

The Burford Red Flesh apple tree has beautiful red flesh inside crimson skin. One of the venerable Tom Burford's discoveries, the Burford Red Fleshed apple is crisp, juicy and tart. Great for ciders and makes lovely red/pink sauces, chutneys and beverages. Fruit sweetens a bit in storage. Also attractive as an ornamental with greenish-bronze leaves in the summer and fall foliage of glowing, awe-inspiring orange-red leaves. Best for cider and as a novelty in the garden. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Burford Red Flesh apple trees for sale.

Considerations for Burford Red Flesh

USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Uses:  Fresh Eating, Cider, Sauce and Pies

Harvest Period: Midseason

Bloom Period: Midseason

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: Georgia 1800's

Disease resistance: Excellent

Storage: 1 month

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

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Size of tree

Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .

Pruning tip

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping information

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.

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