Rediscovered and cultivated at Michigan State University by plant geneticist Dr. Steve van Nocker and botanist Chris Gottschalk, who have done extensive research and trials on red-fleshed apple varieties and started the Michigan PureRed breeding program. Singled out from more than a hundred varieties for its fruit size, vigor and disease resistance, as well as its deep red juice, high in anthocyanins and antioxidants. Tennis-ball–sized fruit is DARK red inside and out. Ferments into a rosé cider, winning honors at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition.

Highly ornamental purple-red foliage and pink flowers. On trial as far south as Missouri and west to California. Growing well in one of our local Maine nurseries. Z4.