USDA Certified Organic Calville Rouge apple trees can still be found in old cider orchards of Normandy. Farmers continue to seek the old Calville Rouge apple trees for pies, compotes and baking. The Calville Rouge apples are moderately sized apple with characteristic ribbed Calville shape. Skin pale red with a tinge of yellow. Sweet, slight strawberry or vinous flavor; tender, juicy flesh. Good fresh and for baked apples, keeps its form with a smooth creamy texture. The Calville Rouge ripens much earlier than the Calville Blanc d' Hiver which helps to distinguish between the two varieties. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Calville Rouge apple trees for sale. Considerations for Calville Rouge Apple USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Heirloom: YesUses: Fresh Eating, Cider, Sauce and Pies Harvest Period: MidseasonBloom Period: MidseasonPollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom periodOrigin Date: France 1670 Disease resistance: GoodStorage: 1 monthRootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)Years to Bear: 2-4 yearsRecommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
