Higher classification Apple | Rank Cultivar | |
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Scientific name Malus domestica 'Paula Red' Similar Cortland, Empire Apples, Ginger Gold, Macoun apple, Spartan | ||
'Paulared' is an apple cultivar that arose as a seedling next to an orchard of 'McIntosh' trees. It that ripens late in the summer.
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Appearance and flavor
'Paulared' apples are bright red with some yellow and tan spots; the skin often has a dusty sheen. They have a sprightly taste, not too sweet and not too tart, vinous and slightly reminiscent of strawberries. It has a firm white flesh that becomes soft and mealy extremely quickly as its season declines. Paula Red apples are suitable for both eating fresh and cooking, although they become extremely soft when cooked, which suits them to some dishes (applesauce) and not others (pies).
History
The first 'Paulared' apple tree was discovered in 1960 by grower Lewis Arends near a McIntosh block in his orchard in Sparta Township, Kent County, Michigan. He named the apple after his wife, Pauline. Paulared apples appeared on the market in 1968.
Season
The 'Paulared' apple is available from late August into October. It ripens with, and is often mistaken for, Tydeman's Early Worcester, another variety of McIntosh.
