Description
Blood Apple Scarlet Surprise
The Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple Tree is a spectacular variety that lives up to its name of “scarlet surprise”. This exceptional apple is distinguished by its flamboyant bright red flesh, creating a real visual spectacle in every bite. Among the red-fleshed apples, it is the one with the brightest and brightest flesh colour, offering a striking contrast that fascinates young and old alike.
This unique strain not only dazzles with its appearance, but also captivates with its outstanding taste qualities. Soft, sweet and fragrant with subtle notes of red berries, Scarlet Surprise offers a delicate, minimally tart taste experience that is perfect for the most sensitive palates. Its exceptional ornamental character makes it a perfect choice to combine beauty and indulgence in your orchard.
Extraordinary visual features
The Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple Tree is an exceptional tree that stands out for its unique ornamental characteristics. Every part of the tree participates in this remarkable colorful spectacle.
| Part of the tree | Color | Special feature |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ธ Flowering | Gorgeous | Very large and spectacular flowers |
| ๐ Foliage | Decorative | Unique colouring for an apple tree |
| ๐ฟ Wood | Characteristic | Even the branches are colorful |
The medium-sized fruits have a red skin and bright red flesh that leaves no one indifferent. This rare variety truly transforms the tree into a permanent decorative element of the garden, as much by its spectacular blooms as by its colorful foliage and unique fruits.
Taste qualities and characteristics of the fruit
Scarlet Surprise apples offer a unique taste experience, perfectly suited to fresh consumption. Their mild and sweet flavour, embellished with fragrant notes of red berries, makes them an exceptional knife apple.
๐ Taste profile
The crunchy, juicy flesh reveals a particularly pleasant fine texture. The very sweet and fragrant taste, almost devoid of acidity, will seduce lovers of sweet apples. This characteristic makes it a particularly popular strain for children and those who prefer sweet flavors to tangy notes.
๐ Physical characteristics
- ๐ Caliber: Medium, harmonious shape
- ๐จ Skin: Attractive uniform red
- ๐ Flesh: Bright red flamboyant, the most colourful of the blood apples
- โจ Texture: Crunchy, juicy and fine
- ๐ฏ Flavour: Mild, sweet, fragrant with berry notes
Cultivation and care of the Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple
The Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple is a hardy, vigorous and productive tree that adapts remarkably well to different growing conditions. Its good resistance to disease makes it a robust choice for gardeners of all levels.
๐ฑ Planting conditions
This variety adapts to all soil conditions with a preference for moist and cool soils. Its exceptional hardiness allows it to withstand temperatures down to -35ยฐC, making it suitable for cultivation at high altitudes and in most French regions.
๐ธ Pollination and flowering
The mid-season bloom produces beautiful, large, highly decorative, intense pink flowers. To optimise fruiting, combine it with the Cabarette (Prรฉsident Van Dievoet) AB apple tree or the Colapuis AB apple tree, compatible varieties available in our range.
โ๏ธ Care and pruning
Vigorous tree requiring little maintenance thanks to its good natural resistance to diseases. Carry out a training pruning for the first few years, then a light maintenance pruning to maintain a harmonious shape and aerate the branches.
Harvesting and storage
Scarlet Surprise apples are harvested as early as mid-August, making this variety an early summer apple that is particularly popular for its cool summer.
โ ๏ธ Harvesting and storage advice:
- ๐คฒ Delicate harvest: Handle with care, the fruits are sensitive to shocks
- ๐ฆ Storage: Use perforated crates to avoid bumping them
- ๐ Optimal preservation: Cool room, healthy and slightly ventilated air
- โ๏ธ In the refrigerator: 3 to 4 weeks maximum
- โฐ Shelf life: Does not last more than one month
This summer apple is ideal for immediate consumption which allows you to fully appreciate its freshness and exceptional visual qualities.
Recommended Uses
Scarlet Surprise particularly excels as a knife apple, perfect for wowing your guests with its spectacular appearance and mild flavor.
| Usage | Benefits |
|---|---|
| ๐ Knife | Visual effect guaranteed, mild and sweet taste |
| ๐ฅ Fruit | Brings color and originality |
| ๐ง Children’s | Very sweet taste without acidity |
| ๐จ Presentation | Bright red flesh for spectacular dishes |
Its exceptional visual appearance also makes it an excellent choice for original culinary presentations and buffets where the element of surprise is guaranteed!
Unique Ornamental Benefits
The Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple Tree transcends the simple role of a fruit tree to become a real decorative asset in the garden:
- ๐ธ Spectacular flowering: Large intense pink flowers
- ๐ Decorative foliage: Purple colour unique to apple trees
- ๐ฟ Coloured wood: Red branches even in winter
- ๐จ Ornamental Fruits: Brightest red flesh
- ๐ Rare variety: Exceptional tree in your collection
- ๐ธ “Instagram” effect: Apples perfect for social networks
Highlights of the Blood Apple Scarlet Surprise variety
Scarlet Surprise has many advantages that make it an exceptional strain:
- โ๏ธ Exceptional hardiness: Resistance down to -35ยฐC
- ๐ก๏ธ Disease resistance: Robust and healthy variety
- ๐๏ธ Growing at altitude: Adapted to harsh conditions
- ๐ฑ Vigor and productivity: Generous and easy tree
- ๐ถ Children’s taste: Very sweet without acidity
- โฐ Early harvest: Pleasure from mid-August
- ๐ญ Unique Appearance: The most colorful of the blood apples
Tips for Optimizing Cultivation
To get the most out of your Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple Tree :
- ๐ Exposure: Choose a sunny location to intensify the colours
- ๐ง Watering: Keep the soil cool, especially during fruit formation
- ๐ Pollinators: Planting compatible varieties nearby is imperative
- ๐ Supervision: Harvest gently to preserve the appearance of the fruit
- ๐ Pruning: Aerate the branches well to promote colouring
The Scarlet Surprise Blood Apple Tree is much more than just a fruit tree: it is a true living work of art that will bring colour, originality and wonder to your garden. Its unique combination of ornamental beauty, ease of cultivation and taste qualities makes it an exceptional choice for all lovers of rare and spectacular varieties!




