Malus d. 'Melrose' red For best colour grow in

For best colour grow in full sun but can also manage partial shade

Rich pink flowers are followed by purple fruits

and the decorative red samaras are parallel rather than set at 180 degrees

Cream coloured flesh which is rich

A tree renowned for its spectacular scarlet autumn hues

Malus d. 'Melrose' red For best colour grow in'Melrose' is a delicious dessert apple raised by Freeman S. Howlett in Ohio, USA, introduced in 1944. Fruits are green with an attractive red blush. Creamy white, moderately firm, a little coarse textured, juicy flesh, with a pleasant sweet, subacid, slightly aromatic flavour. Stores until the end of February. Triploid. Flowering group 4.