Expert Gardener 3.75gal Arkansas Black Apple Tree Live Plants Sun 1-Pack

The Expert Gardener 3.75‑Gallon Arkansas Black Apple Live Tree is a hardy fruit tree that grows dark red apples with a firm, crisp bite. The apples have a rich, tart‑sweet flavor and work well for eating fresh, baking, or storing. This tree is not self‑fertile and needs another apple tree nearby to produce fruit. Good pollinators include Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, and Honeycrisp. In spring, the tree blooms with white flowers that attract pollinators. The apples ripen in late fall. The tree grows well in USDA Zones 4–8 and needs full sun and moist, well‑drained soil. Water often during the first season to help the roots grow. The Arkansas Black Apple Tree can reach 12–20 feet tall and wide. It is a good pick for home orchards, edible gardens, or as a single landscape tree. It is easy to care for and produces reliable harvests year after year.

• Expert Gardener 3.75gal Arkansas Black Apple Live Tree Plant Sun 1-pack
• This plant is considered a tree because it is a woody plant with a single main trunk that supports branches and foliage, typically growing to a significant height and living for many years.
• Light Requirements: When growing your own vegetables, plant in full sun for best results.
• Mature Height: 15-25 ft
• Mature Plant Width: 15–25 ft
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Watering Requirements:  Newly transplanted plants need consistent, deep watering to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, typically about 1–2 inches of water per week, with extra attention during the first 1–2 weeks to help roots establish. It’s best to water at the base of the plant early in the day and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce disease risk.
• Soil Requirements: Trees and shrubs thrive in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. For best growth, amend planting areas with compost or peat moss to improve fertility and moisture retention.
• Where to Plant: Choose a location with appropriate sunlight for the specific plant variety, ensuring good air circulation. Most trees and shrubs perform best in areas with full sun to partial shade. Allow enough space for mature growth and avoid planting too close to buildings or other large plants.
• Bloom Color: White
• Bloom Season: Spring
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• Save money and grow your landscape beautifully—our trees and perennial shrubs give you bigger, healthier plants for less, perfect for creating a lush, long-lasting yard. Arkansas Black Apple trees perform best when planted near compatible pollinators such as Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.