Malus domestica 'Stayman Red' Dwarf

Staymared Dwarf Apple

Malus domestica ‘Stayman Red’ is a dwarf fruit tree grown for its medium to large, dark red apples with firm, crisp, juicy flesh and a rich sweet-tart flavor often described as spicy or wine-like. This deciduous apple tree has a rounded habit, white spring blossoms, and late-season fruit that is especially valued for fresh eating, pies, cider, and storage. It is commonly sold as a red-fruited Stayman Winesap type and is also noted for good heat tolerance and useful disease resistance in many regions.

Type: Dwarf fruit tree
Mature Size: 8–10' wide x 8–10' high
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Form: Rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Loamy, 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 October and can keep well in storage. This tree needs another apple variety nearby for fruit set, and several sources note that Stayman types are poor pollinizers or effectively sterile for pollinating other apples, so planting with suitable companions is important.

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

Plant type

Fruit Tree

Height

8-10'

Width

8-10'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Fruit

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No