Medium size. Coarse, dryish flesh. Pear-flavored. Acceptable mild (non-tart) cooking apple. Not very juicy. Orange blush over yellow, resembling traditional peach coloring.
USDA identification images for Red Baron
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.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
- Duchess of Oldenburg (parent)
- Golden Delicious (parent)
Visitor reviews
Tree register
United States
- Andrew David Vetsch in BUFFALO, MN
- fendwick in Bemidji, MN
- Greshik in Jamestown, ND STUTSMAN
- Kent Montgomery in Brainerd, MINNESOTA / CROW WING
- Olena in Fargo, NORTH DAKOTA
- Steven Holman in Skandia, MI
Canada
- Bill O'Keefe in Dobbinton, ONTARIO
- Bill O'Keefe in Dobbinton, ONTARIO
- Bill O'Keefe in Dobbinton, ONTARIO
Russia
- Ann in Manturovo, KOSTROMA OBLAST
Spring blossom records for this variety
2019 season
- 12th June 2019 - tree owned by Steven in Skandia, United States
2017 season
- 31st May 2017 - tree owned by fendwick in Bemidji, United States
2016 season
- 20th May 2016 - tree owned by fendwick in Bemidji, United States
- 20th May 2016 - tree owned by fendwick in Bemidji, United States
- May 2016 - tree owned by Ann in Manturovo, Russia
2015 season
- 23rd May 2015 - tree owned by fendwick in Bemidji, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Parentage: Golden Delicious x Duchess of Oldenburg
- Originates from: United States
- Introduced: 1970
- Developed by: University of Minnesota
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
- Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
- Developer: University of Minnesota
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Red Baron:
United States
Idaho
- BYU-Idaho Apple Orchard Museum, Rexburg
Iowa
- East View Orchard, Fredericksburg
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Minnesota
- Afton Apple Orchard, Hastings
- Apple Jack Orchards, Delano
- Minnesota Harvest, Jordan
- Nelson's Apple Farm, Webster
- Orchard on the Bluff, Franconia Township
- Sweetland Orchard, Webster
Montana
- Boja Farm, Bridger
South Dakota
- Krause Family Orchard & Nursery Inc., Glenham
Wisconsin
- Cattleana Ranch, Poygan Township/Omro