Paula Red apple

USDA identification images for Paula Red

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Visitor reviews

• 22 Mar 2018  Jenny CoxAL, United States

  The Paula Red is one of the best (if not *THE BEST*) apples I have EVER HAD!!! It is similar to the McIntosh, but BETTER!!! The meat is crisp, yet soft, similar to that of a Golden Delicious. The skin is thick enough to protect from damage (scratches/bruises/etc), but not THICK, TOUGH, & BITTER, like that of the Red Delicious (at least the STORE Bought RDs seem to all be that way), they are slightly tart, yet incredibly sweet. Think crossing a Granny Smith & a Honey Crisp . . . Paula Red would be their offspring (their DELICIOUS LOVE CHILD!!! They are ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!
• 18 Aug 2017  Greg C.INDIANA, United States

  I was surprised to find these at a local grocery store, fresh from Michigan. This variety has a soft flesh with a mellow flavor that is slightly tart but with a slight hint of "honey" like sweetness.
• 17 Aug 2015  Carl On Cape CodMASSACHUSETTS, United States

  A pleasant first apple of the year, if you haven't had a fresh apple for a few months. No particular fragrance, but a mild sweetness and respectable crunch, flavor does indeed indicate a bit of the Snow/ Fameuse - McIntosh lineage.
• 03 Aug 2014  LeeILLINOIS, United States

  When cooked with the skin on, Paula Reds make the most beautiful pink applesauce. The sauce needs little added sugar due to their natural sweetness.
• 14 Sep 2013  Anthony LykinsKENTUCKY, United States

  I love the taste of the Paula Red Apple. Where can I purchase Paula Red Apple trees?
• 22 Aug 2013  Linda CodyNEW JSERSEY, United States

  I have this variety and find that the taste matures a bit after picking. Tart or tasteless at first give it some time and it is sweet and juicy.
• 05 Jun 2012  Brian MikkelsenN.S, Canada

  I found this variety to be my best quality apple. It ripens early and produces a sweet tasting apple. It also lasts well after picking.
• 10 Sep 2011  Allison StolzMINNESOTA, HENNEPIN, United States

  An acceptable apple. Main advantage is early harvest. Softer fleshed, less tart and less complex than I like.
• 08 Sep 2011  DarrenVIRGINIA, United States

  I enjoyed this apple. It has a slight tartness with an enjoyable flavor. The taste had a bit of pear in it for me. This variety does have some characteristics that I don't like in an apple. The skin is on the tough side and so far all the ones I've had (from one source to this point) are soft fleshed. This is not a crisp apple, the flesh is pushing the edge of mealy. Overall I will buy this apple again because I think the flavor is worth it.
• 31 Aug 2011  ZmanMA, United States

  The one I had, though nicely colored, was very tart. I usually like tart apples, but I cannot recommend this apple.

Tree register

• United States11
• Canada1

References

• Cedar-Apple Rust  
  Author: Stephen Vann, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture (FSA7538)
  Rated as resistant - control only needed under high disease pressure.