Tips for Growing Pink Lady Apples

21.08.2024 - 00:58 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren

Tips for Growing Pink Lady Apples M. x domestica ‘Cripps Pink’

For a tart treat that’s visually a-peel-ing, it’s hard to beat Pink Lady® apples. They’re as pretty as a picture with pink skin over a greenish-yellow base.

You can find these apples at pretty much any grocery store – and most nurseries carry the trees.

The fruits are wildly popular, not only for the beautiful color perfect for table displays, but also for their perfect balance of sugar and acid. Pink Lady apples have a satisfying crunch that is incredibly refreshing without any hint of grainy texture.

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The first time I tasted one of these fruits, I had chosen it purely for the appearance. The apple was so pretty sitting there with its pink skin amongst the basic reds and greens.

If you look closely, you’ll see a faint reddish-green hue underneath the pink, and a sprinkling of pore-like lenticels. But then I tasted it.

Take one bite, and you’ll see what really makes this fruit special. The initial juicy, tart crunch gives way to a honey-sweet finish. Great, now my mouth is watering.

I can’t wait to make a caramel apple after I finish sharing how to care for these beauties, so let’s get started. Here’s what we’re going to discuss:

You’ll see fruits sold under the name Pink Lady, but a Pink Lady apple could actually be one of several cultivars.

The name is a trademark held by Pink Lady America and the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) and it is used to describe one of several hybrids that fit the characteristics of what a Pink Lady apple should be.

The apples originally came from the cultivar