Malus domestica 'Red Winesap'

Red Winesap Apple

Malus domestica ‘Red Winesap’ is a fruit tree grown for its deep red, glossy apples with firm, crisp flesh and a rich sweet-tart flavor often described as spicy or wine-like. This heirloom apple tree has an upright to rounded habit, white spring blossoms, and late-season fruit that is especially valued for fresh eating, baking, cider, sauce, and storage. It is commonly treated as a red-fruited Winesap type and is prized for old-fashioned flavor and dependable keeping quality.

Type: Fruit tree
Mature Size: 15–20' wide x 15–20' high
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Upright, rounded
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 late October into November and stores well. ‘Red Winesap’ is especially useful where a firm, flavorful apple is wanted for both fresh use and cooking. 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 production.

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Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Birds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No