As it's name suggest 'Pillar Red Flesh' has a columnar growth habit but it is also distinct in that the foliage and wood also have a red colouration. The fruits have a delicate red tinged flesh adding to the unusual qualities of this variety.
Next deliveries: January - February 2025
Let me know when Pillar Red Flesh apple trees are back in stock.
If you do not hear from us by March you can contact us to pre-order for next autumn.
The fruit is best picked from October and will keep until December.
While the vast majority of apples have white or cream-coloured flesh, some varieties have red flesh. Those with the most intense red flesh are usually descended from a red-fleshed crab-apple called Malus niedzetzkyana found in central Asia. The red colouration in this species also extends to the blossom, leaves and young shoots.
Other varieties feature pink flesh or pink / marbled flesh, and these are often more palatable.
The juice of red-fleshed apples is usually light or dark pink, and makes an attractive alternative to regular apple juice.
These varieties are of interest because of their ornamental qualities, and also because the anthocyanin compounds which give the flesh its colour are thought to have anti-oxidant properties.
