{"product_id":"scarlet-apple","title":"Scarlet Apple Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eScarlet Apple Tree is a rare American heirloom that earns attention with its vivid color, floral sweetness, and unusually rich provenance. The medium apples ripen to a handsome scarlet red, while firm, crisp white flesh may show a delicate pink blush just beneath the skin. Their perfumed sweetness and satisfying bite make them appealing for fresh eating, yet the fruit also has enough substance for baking and other dessert uses. Existing accounts connect this variety with horticulturist Joseph Stayman and historic orchard plantings in California’s Gold Rush country, giving each harvest a story far beyond the fruit bowl. Scarlet is an especially good fit for gardeners building a preservation orchard or seeking apples that are not found in ordinary markets. Spring bloom, jewel-toned fruit, and an heirloom narrative make the tree an attractive and meaningful addition to a diverse edible landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil, irrigate consistently during establishment, and train a strong, open framework. Prune during dormancy and thin developing clusters to improve fruit quality and protect branches. Scarlet is absent from the confirmed characteristics sheet, so zone, chill-hour, harvest-date, and rootstock specifications are intentionally omitted until verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlet is identified as triploid, so it cannot serve as an effective pollen source for another apple. For reliable production, plant two different compatible diploid apples nearby with overlapping bloom; options to consider include \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gala-semi-dwarf\"\u003eGala\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-fuji-red-semi-dwarf\"\u003eFuji Red\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlet Apple Tree is suited to USDA zones 4–9 and requires about 600 chill hours. Harvest is typically September through October, with timing varying by region and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScarlet Apple Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium scarlet-red apples with crisp white flesh that may blush pink near the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, crisp, floral, and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September through October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 600 chill hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triploid; requires two compatible diploid apples with overlapping bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-gala-semi-dwarf\"\u003eGala\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-fuji-red-semi-dwarf\"\u003eFuji Red\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan the pollination group before planting and maintain an open, balanced canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e The variety is associated with Joseph Stayman and was introduced to American nursery commerce in the nineteenth century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Felix Gillet Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40547549085809,"sku":"FT383","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT383.jpg?v=1747080611","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/scarlet-apple","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}