Redstar

This variety was named by Clair Lammers of Fairbanks. It's origin is uncertain and it may be a known and named variety elsewhere, but here its Redstar. It hasn't shown tip dieback to -40 F, but did experience significant dieback one particularly harsh spring (2013) that killed 25% of our trees. It has come back and is now fruiting. Ripening late August in our orchard, it has large (to 3.5"), juicy and sweet red apples that are a crisp and a real joy to eat. An excellent eating apple, as good as any grocery store apple, in my unbiased opinion. We all really enjoy this apple, and recommend it for serious consideration. Ours was 7 years old before setting fruit. It is generally a steady annual bearing tree and sets fairly heavily, needing thinning.