A redder-colored sport of Rome Beauty.
USDA identification images for Red Rome
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.
Sport
This variety is a sport (natural genetic mutation) of: Rome Beauty
Offspring of this variety
- Crimson Crisp(distant descendant)
- Dayton(distant descendant)
- Novamac(distant descendant)
- Pixie Crunch(distant descendant)
- Scarlett O'Hara(distant descendant)
- William's Pride(distant descendant)
- WineCrisp(distant descendant)
Visitor reviews
- 26 Dec 2013 UTAH, United StatesBeautiful red color and interesting red veins throughout, but sadly that's about all this apple has going for it. Rather insipid and slightly bitter, with a mealy texture that is more akin to applesauce than an apple - it leaves much to be desired with this apple. Definitely not a desert apple and I will not be buying more of these.
- 22 Jan 2013 NY, United StatesBo- With tender skin and medium-to-mildly crisp flesh, this apple is the california-roll of apples. Nice and mild for the whole family.
- 19 Mar 2012 WA, United StatesBitter, watery, mealy. Yuck! Gorgeous color, red veins in the flesh, icky for eating out of hand.
Tree register
United States
- Albany Appleguy in Castleton, NY
- Ben in Longmont, COLORADO
- Darren Peters in Rock Spring, GEORGIA
- Daryl King in Denver, CO
- Dennis in DARKE, OH
- Dianne Giles in Henderson, IOWA
- Holly in Rehoboth, MASSACHUSETTS
- J.P.Curry in Sturgeon, MO
- Jonathan Bastedo in YUCAIPA, CA
- Judd Curran in MISSOULA, MONTANA
- Kim Lapacek in Poynette, WI
- Mark A. Rock in Columbia Station, OHIO
- Mitch in Granger, IN
- Owen Witesman in SPRINGVILLE, UT
- Randy Anderson in MONTICELLO, KY
- Rick Mercadante in Baden, PA
- Steven Sypkens in TURNEY, MO
- Tony Enloe in Bat Cave, NORTH CAROLINA, HENDERSON
Spring blossom records for this variety
2015 season
- 12th May 2015 - tree owned by Albany in Castleton, United States
2014 season
- 28th April 2014 - tree owned by J.P.Curry in Sturgeon, United States
2012 season
- 28th March 2012 - tree owned by J.P.Curry in Sturgeon, United States
2011 season
- 15th April 2011 - tree owned by J.P.Curry in Sturgeon, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1950-124
Identification
- Fruit colour: Red
Using
- Cooking result: Keeps shape
- Food uses: Culinary
Growing
- Flowering group: 5
- Vigour: Average vigour
Climate
- Chill requirement: Low-chill
- Climate suitability: Warm climates
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Red Rome:
United States
Illinois
- R.E. Arends Orchard, Laura
Michigan
- (A.W.) Overhiser Orchards, South Haven
- Westview Farm, Mattawan
Nevada
- Sweet Farm, Fallon
New Hampshire
- Old Ciderpress Farm, Westmoreland
New Mexico
- Manzanar Los Silvestres, Abiquiu
New York
Ohio
- Beckwith Orchards, Cider Mill and Gift Shop, Kent
- Granville Orchard, Granville
Oregon
- B&P Hitz Fruit Farm, Woodburn
Vermont
- Seven Saplings Farm, Richford