CrimsonCrisp® Apple Tree | G-969 (45% Size) - Bare Root (Spring 2026)

CrimsonCrisp® is a newer apple variety that produces some of the best tasting apples around. Sweet, crisp and with hints of honey this apple is sure to please the taste buds. Trees produce deeply colored medium sized apples and are grower friendly, field immune to scab and brings some resistance to rust, fire blight and mildew. Trees begin produces fruit quickly and have a month long harvest window, holding apples on the tree. Aside from being terrific fresh it is also excellent for desserts.

Tree Details:

Good for growing zones 4 - 8. (See your USDA zone here)

Bare root trees

1/2" or greater caliper and well feathered (branched)

4 -5 foot tall

2 years old

Semi-dwarf on the modern rootstock Geneva 969.  G-969 will produce smaller semi-dwarf (45% size, 8-12' tall) free standing trees that are very productive, cold hardy, resistant to fireblight and woolly apple aphid. G-969 is one of the best semi-dwarf rootstocks for lower vigor varieties like Honeycrisp and can improve the chances of yearly fruit production.  When planting in open areas with high winds staking with bamboo is recommended. 

We go the extra mile to set you up for success with multiple pruning options (Open Center, Modified Central Leader or not pruned if you want to DIY). See our pruning guide for more details.  In your cart prior to checking out please type your pruning preference in the textbox labeled "Order special instructions".