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Idared

The short answer

Idared grows in USDA zones 4–6[1]. It needs a pollination partner[1].

Growing facts

Idared growing facts
Chill requirement800–1,000 chill hours (our estimate — no published figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 4–6[1]
PollinationNeeds a pollination partner, bloom group 2[1]
Harvest windowOctober[1]
Years to bearing4–5 years (typical for apples)[2]
Idared appleSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Pollination partners

Idared blooms in group 2. The closest bloom-time matches make the most reliable partners:

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Notes

  • Early bloom; needs a compatible pollinizer.[1]
  • Very susceptible to fire blight.[1]
  • Highly susceptible to powdery mildew; susceptible to apple scab and cedar-apple rust.[3]

A year with your Idared

When the work happens for an apple in USDA zone 5, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Apple in zone 5
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See the full month-by-month apple calendar for zone 5 →

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Questions

What hardiness zones suit Idared?
Idared grows in USDA zones 4–6.
Is Idared self-pollinating?
No — Idared needs a compatible pollination partner nearby.

Sources

  1. [1] Utah State University Extension. Apple Production and Variety Recommendations for the Utah Home Garden — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. How soon will a newly planted fruit tree begin to bear fruit? (Yard and Garden FAQ) — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Cornell University (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences). Disease Susceptibility of Common Apples — Apple Variety Database — accessed July 2026