Crimson Beauty Apple Rootstock/Size:M26 Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft.

Crimson Beauty Apple Rootstock/Size:M26 Semi-Dwarf: 3-5 ft.Crimson Beauty: A Landmark in Apple Breeding History Crimson Beauty holds a special place in the history of pomology as the first known controlled apple cross. In 1866, Francis Peabody Sharp crossed Fameuse (one of McIntoshs parents) with New Brunswicker, an all purpose apple valued for both fresh eating and baking. The result was Crimson Beautya summer apple traditionally labeled by nurseries as suitable only for culinary use, sauces, and processing.

With beautiful fall foliage

Alderman and was released in 1970

known for its hardiness and for ripening early enough to succeed in a shorter growing season (may still not be short enough for some growers in AK)

and packed with tart

fall acclimation

The following description of the 'Madeline' apple was written by its namesake

Image courtesy of Gina Dittmer under CC 2

Based on what we’ve seen firsthand in Montana and from our customers’ feedback

Willows are also natural water purification factories

Not only do they survive our harsh winters

as M26 and M7 are only hardy to -40F

We don’t recommend them much outside those areas