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A closeup of the deep purple to black, white speckled apples of the Arkansas Black Apple surrounded by the dark green leaves

BRILLIANT FRUITING TREE PRODUCING DARK RED-PURPLE FRUITS

FEATURES:

  • Blooms of white appear in spring before the production of delicious fruits
  • Bright green foliage appears in spring lasting through summer, in fall shades of yellow close out the year
  • Fruit appears following beautiful blooms, dark red in color appearing almost black
  • Perfect for dessert's
  • Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds will adorn your property during spring when blooms are abundant
  • Create your very own home orchard by planting two or more in close proximity, or plant in themed fruiting gardens for a magical experience
  • While self-fertile, we recommend for bigger and better harvest to plant two or more close by so you will be guaranteed a good harvest
  • Hand selected fresh from our grower
  • Ships in a plant-safe designed box

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Mature Height: 12-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 8 - 10' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 12-15' apart

Arkansas Black Apple Bare Root

Bower & Branch Trees and Plants

Malus domestica 'Arkansas Black'

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BRILLIANT FRUITING TREE PRODUCING DARK RED-PURPLE FRUITS

FEATURES:

  • Blooms of white appear in spring before the production of delicious fruits
  • Bright green foliage appears in spring lasting through summer, in fall shades of yellow close out the year
  • Fruit appears following beautiful blooms, dark red in color appearing almost black
  • Perfect for dessert's
  • Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds will adorn your property during spring when blooms are abundant
  • Create your very own home orchard by planting two or more in close proximity, or plant in themed fruiting gardens for a magical experience
  • While self-fertile, we recommend for bigger and better harvest to plant two or more close by so you will be guaranteed a good harvest
  • Hand selected fresh from our grower
  • Ships in a plant-safe designed box

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Mature Height: 12-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 8 - 10' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 12-15' apart

Why plant Arkansas Black Apple Bare Root?

Now here's an heirloom Apple that's decidedly different! The fruits turn deep, dark, purply red, making this one easy to pick out of a crowd. But its uniqueness isn't merely skin deep. The pale yellow flesh is complex in its flavor. Apple connoisseurs may pick up notes of honey and vanilla underneath the classic sweet-tart apple taste. Arkansas Black is an extremely firm and crunchy fruit when picked; in storage it mellows in firmness and flavor. It's also a good keeper. Arkansas Black stays fresh in the fridge for months, so you can space out your apple-eating, and you'll never grow tired of them!

The Arkansas Black Apple Tree is said to have originated in the 1840s in the orchard of a Benton County, Arkansas settler named John Crawford. It is probably a descendent of the spicy-tart Winesap Apple. Arkansas Black is a triploid Tree, which means that it needs another Apple Tree to pollinate it, but it cannot pollinate another Apple Tree in return. Many Apples will do the job; Golden Delicious and Fuji are most often utilized. Many Crabapples will also work. A Crabapple is a good choice as pollinator if you decide that the harvest from one Apple Tree is plenty for your needs!

How to use Arkansas Black Apple Bare Root in the landscape?

Arkansas Black is excellent for fresh eating, but it also makes a luscious pie. Its nuanced flavors give your pastries a rich and satisfying taste, and the variety's high pectin content ensures that the filling will be stable and never runny.

Planting Zones

Hardiness Zone: 4-9

 

How To Plant Arkansas Black Apple Bare Root

In general, Apple Trees are easy to grow, but getting a big harvest of unblemished fruit can be a real challenge, as there are a several pests and diseases that find Apples (like the Arkansas Black) as tasty as we do! There are many steps you can take, however, to protect your Tree in effective but responsible ways. Our Growers are happy to help you find the best plan for you; contact them anytime at grower@bowerandbranch.com. Practicing good culture and hygiene will go a long way towards keeping your Tree strong and healthy. Plant your Arkansas Black Apple Tree in full sun in a site with well-drained soil and good air circulation. Arkansas Black is more tolerant of high heat and humidity than other Apples. 

How To Water

Water deeply, and regularly during its first few years in the ground. Irrigate weekly, and especially during long dry spells or extreme heat after it’s established.

How To Fertilize

Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.

How To Prune

Always promptly remove and destroy any diseased branches, leaves, or fruit from your Apple tree and around the base. Leaving those in place could cause reinfection the following year.

How Does Shipping Work?

Size Small, Medium, and Large plants (our Treelings, Shrubs, Bushes, and Perennials) will be shipped directly to your home by a common carrier. Ships in a plant-safe designed box within 4-7 business days.


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