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.

Height 10-16 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Malus domestica 'Red Wealthy' 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 about Wealthy Apple 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.

Malus domestica 'Red Wealthy' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Thin early for size • Mid-season blooming • Excellent pollinizer	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Early to bear • Very productive • Compact habit	Harvest Period • Late summer
Other Attributes • Sweet-tart • Very crisp • Very juicy • Grandpa's Choice™ • Complex flavor	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • Good for sauce • High dessert quality • Juice or Cider • Cooking or baking • Good for drying