Wealthy Apple

Malus domestica 'Red Wealthy'

Grandpa's Choice™ Red Wealthy is an old-time favorite in many cold climates, because it is so hardy. It ripens late in the summer and is an excellent all purpose apple. The fruit is a deep red over a pale yellow background, and the flesh is crisp, juicy, and white with some pink veining. It has a distinct flavor with a hint of strawberry. It is a favorite old time apple in many orchards.

Pricing

Height

10-16 Feet

Spread

10-14 Feet

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Red Wealthy is a compact tree that bears very early and prolifically. It can tend to be biennial, so thinning early and vigorously to reduce an excessive crop will help with the next years. It blooms over a along period, so it is often used as a pollinator for other varieties. It is reported to be resistant to fire blight, scab and cedar apple rust.

A Little History

Grampa used to grow some Red Wealthyon the farm years ago. The original Wealthy tree was discovered as a seedling of a Cherry Crab tree planted in Minnesota by Mr. Peter Gideon about 1860. Because of its hardiness and delightful flavor it became very popular all over the midwest and east.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character

•	Excellent pollinizer
•	Mid-season blooming
•	Pollinizer needed
•	Thin early for size

Fruit Characteristics

•	Medium size fruit

Growth Rate/Habit

•	Very productive
•	Compact habit
•	Early to bear

Harvest Period

•	Late summer

Other Attributes

•	Very juicy
•	Complex flavor
•	Grandpa's Choice™
•	Sweet-tart
•	Very crisp

Site Requirements

•	Full Sun
•	Very hardy

Skill Required

•	Easy to grow

Uses

•	Juice or Cider
•	Good for drying
•	Good for pies
•	Good for sauce
•	Canning or freezing
•	High dessert quality
•	Cooking or baking