Apple Tree (Lucy Rose)

Description

Lucy™ Rose® was bred to bring true red-fleshed apples into everyday eating—focusing on sweetness, crunch, and broad appeal rather than sharp acidity or novelty alone. It delivers a clean, enjoyable bite that makes red-fleshed apples accessible to nearly everyone.

Slice one open and the interior reveals a vivid rose-pink to red flesh that looks almost too pretty to eat. The texture is crisp and juicy, designed to be enjoyed firm, with a flavor that leans sweet and refreshing rather than intense or sharp.

Ripening earlier than other Lucy™ apples, Lucy™ Rose® extends the red-flesh season and fits beautifully into fresh snacking, lunches, salads, and family orchards where sweetness matters most.

Overview

• Sweetest-eating apple in the Lucy™ red-fleshed series
• Crisp, juicy texture with clean, approachable flavor
• Striking pink-to-red interior for slicing and presentation
• Earlier ripening than Lucy™ Gem® and Lucy™ Glo®
• Excellent fresh-eating apple for all ages

Growing Details

Latin Name: Malus domestica ’Lucy™ Rose®’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilChill Requirement: Estimated 500–600 hoursHardiness: USDA Zone 4–8Rootstock: M-106 (semi-dwarf)Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: Typically maintained at 12–16 ft tall and wide with pruningBloom Time: Mid-seasonRipening Time: Early to mid-season; typically early to mid-September (varies by region)Flowering Group: Group 3 (mid-season)Pollination: Pollination required; plant a compatible apple variety within 20–30 feetPests & Diseases: Standard apple pest and disease considerations; good airflow and routine care are importantYield: Reliable producer once established

Additional Notes

• Grower’s Insight: Lucy™ Rose® is selected for sweetness first, making it the most approachable and widely loved apple in the Lucy™ red-fleshed lineup.
• Regional Insight: Performs well across temperate regions, including the Pacific Northwest, where early fall conditions help fruit finish with excellent color and flavor.
• Flesh color intensity can vary with maturity and growing conditions; harvest fully mature fruit for the best interior color.
• Best enjoyed fresh; storage life is shorter than long-keeping apples.
• Explore more apples in our collection: Apple Trees