Red Boskoop Apple

Malus domestica ‘Red Belle de Boskoop’

This heirloom keeper apple originated in Boskoop, Holland, in 1856, and is still prized in Europe where it is a popular commercial variety. Trees produce heavy crops of very large apples that are superior for cooking and baking into pies, with a rich balance of sweet and tart flavors. Red Boskoop is rated among the highest in phytonutrients, making it healthful and delicious!

The apples, which are russetted over a red base, ripen in mid-late fall and store well all winter long, with flavors improving as they age in storage. Trees have some resistance to scab. 

USDA Zone: 4-9

Mature Height: 5′ (Mini Dwarf), 11′ (Dwarf), 25′ (Standard)

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: October

Pollination: Needs a Pollinizer

Mini-Dwarf Rootstock: EMLA 27

Dwarf Rootstock: EMLA 26

Espalier Rootstock: EMLA 26 Dwarf

Standard Rootstock: Antanovka

Read our Apple Growing Guide