Kidd's Orange Red Apple
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Kidd's Orange Red, named after New Zealand orchard owner James Hutton Kidd, who had a penchant for creating new apple varieties in the early 20th century, stands out as an exceptional "English" style apple. Born out of Kidd's experimentation with crossing Cox's Orange Pippin, a definitive English apple, Kidd's Orange Red achieved a special quality that places it among the outstanding apples of this style.
The apple features a yellow base with an extensive orange-red flush and irregular light russet patches, providing a marbled appearance that contrasts with the super-smooth glossy skins of more modern varieties. The slightly flattened and somewhat lumpy shape adds visual interest. The thin skin covers a light yellow-cream, dense flesh that bites cleanly, offering a firm texture rather than a crunchy one. The flavor is sweet and honeyed, notably sweeter than Cox's Orange Pippin, with a rich sweetness that dominates while still retaining the aromatic complexity of its parent. The apple's chewiness enhances the experience, reminiscent of a good French dessert wine—sweet but with a satisfying kick.
Kidd's Orange Red's sweetness comes from its other parent, Delicious, a 19th-century American seedling variety. Not to be confused with Golden Delicious, Delicious was a major commercial apple variety by Kidd's time and a logical choice for experimentation. Kidd's Orange Red stands as a testament to Kidd's skill, creating an apple with both visual and flavor appeal, making it one of the exceptional "English" style apples available.
May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars
"Disease resistance: Average
Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
Fire blight: Some resistance
Cedar apple rust: Some resistance"
"Cold hardiness (USDA): (4) -30F / -34C Climate suitability: Temperate climates Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C) Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)"
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
Kidd's Orange Red Apple
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Kidd's Orange Red, named after New Zealand orchard owner James Hutton Kidd, who had a penchant for creating new apple varieties in the early 20th century, stands out as an exceptional "English" style apple. Born out of Kidd's experimentation with crossing Cox's Orange Pippin, a definitive English apple, Kidd's Orange Red achieved a special quality that places it among the outstanding apples of this style.
The apple features a yellow base with an extensive orange-red flush and irregular light russet patches, providing a marbled appearance that contrasts with the super-smooth glossy skins of more modern varieties. The slightly flattened and somewhat lumpy shape adds visual interest. The thin skin covers a light yellow-cream, dense flesh that bites cleanly, offering a firm texture rather than a crunchy one. The flavor is sweet and honeyed, notably sweeter than Cox's Orange Pippin, with a rich sweetness that dominates while still retaining the aromatic complexity of its parent. The apple's chewiness enhances the experience, reminiscent of a good French dessert wine—sweet but with a satisfying kick.
Kidd's Orange Red's sweetness comes from its other parent, Delicious, a 19th-century American seedling variety. Not to be confused with Golden Delicious, Delicious was a major commercial apple variety by Kidd's time and a logical choice for experimentation. Kidd's Orange Red stands as a testament to Kidd's skill, creating an apple with both visual and flavor appeal, making it one of the exceptional "English" style apples available.
May be susceptible to aphids, including woolly aphid and rosy apple aphid, fruit tree red spider mite, codling moth and other caterpillars
"Disease resistance: Average
Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance
Fire blight: Some resistance
Cedar apple rust: Some resistance"
"Cold hardiness (USDA): (4) -30F / -34C Climate suitability: Temperate climates Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C) Summer average maximum temperatures: Cold (< 20C / 67F)"
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
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Water Needs / Maintence
Moderate to High/ Moderate
Spaced Apart
3-4.5m (10-15ft)
Pollination Group
2
Overall Height
Semi dwarf 2.5 - 3.5m (8-12ft)
Species
Malus domestica
Root Stock
- M26 semi dwarf
Fruits ready to be picked
October