Red Baron Apple Rootstock/Size:M26 Semi-Dwarf: 3-4 ft.

Red Baron Apple Rootstock/Size:M26 Semi-Dwarf: 3-4 ft.Overview Red Baron is a cross between Golden Delicious and the variety @8701, first bred in 1926 at the University of Minnesotas Horticulture Research Center. It was selected as Minnesota 1500 in 1940 by Professor W. H. Alderman and was released in 1970. Fruit Characteristics Texture & Flavor: A juicy, crisp apple that holds its shape well when baked, making it an excellent choice for pies. Browning: While it doesnt resist browning when cut, it still

Ed generously returned the favor by giving Bob new scionwood

so the information below should be considered secondhand rather than experiential

Suitable for nearly all regions of Montana

Fortunately

full flavor

sweet cherry that is often compared to Bing

Golden Spice seems to be made of tougher stuff

Hardy to at least -40F making it a solid zone 3 apple

The fruit is best suited for fresh eating and simple dessert use rather than early-season processing

Edible and Versatile Fruit

although we don’t have direct experience with that ourselves—we just haven’t seen any trees planted where it gets that cold

Somewhat similar in flavor to Contender