Very dark red apples are extremely firm and tart when first picked but become sweeter and richer in storage. In Utah and Colorado, fruit generally ripens in mid- to late October and stores exceptionally well..
- Apples can do very well here in the Uintah Basin. Different apples each have their own taste and qualities.

Most apple varieties are grafted on to a specific rootstock to control vigor, hardiness, and disease resistance. In our area we recommend purchasing apple trees with semi-dwarf or standard rootstocks. Try to avoid dwarf rootstocks. Dwarf rootstocks are usually shallow rooted and weaker than trees on semi-dwarf and standard rootstocks. Apple trees grafted on semi-dwarf rootstock usually grow 15-20 feet tall and 12-15 feet wide. Apple trees on standard rootstock usually grow 20-25 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. If a smaller tree is desired then both semi-dwarf and standard trees take pruning well and can be kept smaller by yearly pruning. If planting more than one tree space the trees 15 or more feet apart. Please call the store for variety specific information.