Apple Tree (Redlove Calypso)

Description

Redlove® Calypso is a red-fleshed apple that doesn’t lean on novelty alone. It was selected to pair true interior color with an enjoyable, fresh-eating experience—crisp texture, balanced sweetness and acidity, and an aromatic flavor that sets it apart from simpler red-flesh apples.

Cut one open and you get the full “wow” factor: deep pink-to-red flesh that turns everyday slicing into something memorable. The flavor is bright and sweet-tart, but what makes Calypso special is the added aroma—more layered and interesting, especially when harvested fully mature.

As the season moves into fall, Calypso is a great way to keep the red-flesh window going. Give it strong sun, keep the canopy open, and thin in heavy-set years for the best size, finish, and eating quality.

Overview

• True red-fleshed apple with high visual impact
• Crisp, juicy bite designed for fresh eating
• Sweet-tart flavor with aromatic complexity
• Mid- to late-season ripening for fall harvest
• Pollination required for strong fruit set

Growing Details

Latin Name: Malus domestica ’Redlove® Calypso’

Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil

Chill Requirement: Approx. 750 hours

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4–9

Rootstock: M-7 (semi-dwarf)

Bearing Age: 1–3 years

Size at Maturity: Typically maintained at 12–16 ft tall and wide with pruning

Bloom Time: Mid-season

Flowering Group: Group 3 (mid-season)

Ripening Time: Mid- to late-season; typically October (varies by region)

Pollination: Pollination required; plant a compatible apple variety within 20–30 feet

Pests & Diseases: Standard apple pest and disease considerations; good airflow and routine care are important

Yield: Reliable producer once established

Additional Notes

• Grower’s Insight: Calypso is valued not just for red flesh, but for its aromatic flavor—more layered and “interesting” than many red-flesh apples when picked fully mature.
• Regional Insight: Performs well across temperate regions, including the Pacific Northwest, where cool fall nights help fruit finish with strong color and balanced flavor.
• For best interior color and flavor, prioritize full sun exposure and harvest mature fruit rather than picking early.
• Thin fruit in heavy-set years to improve size, finish, and overall eating quality.
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