Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'

Red Fuji Apple

alus domestica ‘Red Fuji’ is a fruit tree grown for its large, crisp, juicy apples with dense cream-white flesh and a very sweet flavor. This deciduous apple tree has a rounded to slightly spreading habit, white to pink-tinged spring blossoms, and late-season fruit with bright red to red-striped skin over a yellow-green background. It is especially valued for fresh eating, salads, and long storage.

Type: Fruit tree
Mature Size: 15–20' wide x 15–20' high
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Rounded, slightly spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Fertile, well-drained soil / moderate, consistent moisture
Bloom Time / Length: Mid spring / 1–2 weeks
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators attracted to spring flowers.

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for home orchards and edible landscapes. Fruit typically ripens in mid to late fall and stores very well, often holding quality for months under proper conditions. ‘Red Fuji’ is prized for its sweetness, crunch, and dependable productivity. Plant with another compatible apple variety nearby for reliable pollination and fruit set.

Care: Plant in full sun with good air circulation. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Prune annually in late winter to maintain structure and fruiting wood, and thin heavy crops to improve fruit size and support more consistent yearly production.

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

12-15'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Ruby

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No