Apple - Kidd's Orange Red

A crisp and juicy New Zealand apple, similar to Cox but sweeter with a more pronounced red flush, and a deliciously rich aromatic flavour.

Season: October - January

Planting Distance: 4m (13ft)

Approximate Height: 3m (10ft) after 10 years

Instances of poor pollination are nearly always caused by bad weather at blossom time, limiting the activity of insects.

This apple tree is growing on a semi-dwarf rootstock, ideal for the average garden.

Apples need a sunny site and a neutral soil to crop well, a pH of 6.5 - 7.5 is ideal.