Red Rome Apple Tree

Buy Red Rome Apple Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Red Rome Apple, botanically known as Malus domestica ‘Rome’, is a classic apple variety known for its deep red fruit, firm texture, mild sweet-tart flavor, and excellent use as a baking and cooking apple.

Red Rome, also known as Rome Beauty, is especially popular for baking because the fruit holds its shape well when cooked. It is a good apple for pies, baked apples, applesauce, cider, preserves, desserts, and old-fashioned apple recipes. The fruit is usually medium to large with bright red to deep red skin and firm, juicy flesh.

This apple variety is valued by customers who enjoy traditional apple trees and want a useful kitchen apple for home orchards and backyard gardens. However, Red Rome should be planted with realistic expectations in warm Southern climates. It is not one of the most dependable low-chill apple choices for North Florida.

Red Rome Apple Trees need full sun, well-drained soil, good air movement, regular pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and suitable winter chill for the best production. Some sources list Red Rome as self-fruitful, but planting another compatible apple nearby is still recommended for better fruit set and heavier crops.

Customers searching for Red Rome Apple trees near me, Rome Beauty Apple trees for sale, baking apple trees, red apple trees, cooking apple trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL may appreciate Red Rome for its classic fruit, kitchen value, and old-fashioned apple quality.

North Florida Growing Note:
This apple variety may be better suited for areas with more reliable winter chill than many parts of North Florida. In our area, fruit production may vary from year to year depending on winter chill, bloom timing, late freezes, and pollination. For the most dependable apple choices in North Florida, we usually recommend proven low-chill varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, TropicSweet, Shell Apple, and Ein Shemer.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Rome’
• Common Name: Red Rome Apple / Rome Beauty Apple
• Fruit Type: Apple
• Fruit Color: Bright red to deep red skin
• Fruit Flesh: Firm, juicy, and fine-textured
• Fruit Flavor: Mild, sweet-tart, and pleasant for cooking and baking
• Fruit Season: Fall; often late season, depending on weather and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Spring; commonly mid-to-late bloom
• Chill Hours: Higher chill than proven North Florida low-chill apples; commonly listed around 700–1,000 chill hours
• Mature Size: Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on rootstock, pruning, and growing conditions
• Sunlight: Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with good air movement
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in cooler apple-growing regions, often zones 4–8 or 5–9 where chill hours are suitable
• Pollination: Often listed as self-fruitful, but planting another compatible apple nearby is recommended for better fruit set and heavier crops
• Good Pollinator Options: Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Braeburn, or another compatible apple with overlapping bloom time
• Uses: Baking, pies, baked apples, applesauce, cider, preserves, desserts, cooking, edible landscapes, home orchards, and backyard gardens
• Maintenance: Needs full sun, good drainage, regular pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and suitable winter chill for best production

Local Pickup / Contact Information:
Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

No shipping at this time; local pickup only. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

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