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The Tropic Sweet Apple Tree is enticingly flavorful and robust, perfect for warmer climates. Secure a slice of paradise with easy online ordering.
Chill Hours 250 c.u.
Growing Zone 7A - 9B
Pollinator Needs another Apple Tree for PollinationDiscover the luscious taste of the Tropic Sweet Apple, a variety that epitomizes the essence of a tropical paradise. Renowned for its distinctively sweet flavor profile, this apple variety indulges the senses with its crisp, juicy texture and a delightful aroma that evokes a sun-drenched orchard. Perfect for fresh snacks, baked desserts, or a refreshing addition to salads, the Tropic Sweet Apple is a treat that brings the exotic charm of the tropics right to your palate.
The Tropic Sweet Apple Tree is a visual and horticultural gem. While it may rest in winter dormancy, come spring it bursts into life with a stunning display of pink-tinged blossoms. This deciduous tree grows with a vigor and grace, featuring lush green foliage that provides shade and serenity to any garden space. Its manageable size and adaptability make it an excellent choice for both in-ground planting and large container gardening, ensuring that even those with limited space can enjoy the splendor and fruit of this extraordinary tree.
Anticipation crescendos into delight as the Tropic Sweet Apple ripens in the early fall. This season brings with it the promise of biting into apples that embody the warmth and richness of the harvest time. As the leaves begin to turn, your garden will be adorned with the tantalizing sight of ripe, sweet apples ready for picking, creating a picturesque and bountiful landscape that celebrates the cycle of growth and renewal.
Imagine your outdoor space reborn as an enchanting fruitscape™, where the Tropic Sweet Apple Tree stands as a centerpiece. Its seasonal transformations—from the hopeful blossoms of spring to the generous fruit of fall—create a living tapestry that not only beautifies your surroundings but also provides a sustainable source of home-grown delights. Integrating this tree into your fruitscape™ will elevate the aesthetics of your garden, making it a sanctuary of both beauty and taste.
At Just Fruits and Exotics, we guarantee your Tropic Sweet Apple Tree arrives 100% in pot, with the care and quality as if you picked it out in person. Our superior packaging and easy shipping demonstrate our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. As a family-owned, nationally acclaimed nursery, we offer the reliability and warmth of a local shop. Invite the Tropic Sweet Apple Tree into your garden and experience the joy of cultivating your own exotic fruits with us.
| Chill Hours | 250 c.u. |
|---|---|
| Cold Hardy | 15-20° |
| Container Plant | No |
| Grafted | Yes - Domestic Seedlings 'Malus Domestica' |
| Growing Zone | 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B |
| Mature Height | 20-25FT |
| Mature Width | 12-15FT |
| Pollinator | Needs another Apple Tree for Pollination |
| Spacing | 12-15FT |
| Sunlight | Part to Full |
Starter Fertilizer: Kickstart with Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus. This potent blend boosts root mass and aids in mitigating transplant shock, ensuring your plants thrive in their new home.
Maintenance Fertilizer: For continued growth and fruit production, we recommend Espoma Organic Tree-tone Fertilizer. Designed specifically for fruit trees, this balanced formula nourishes your plants, promoting vibrant growth and bountiful harvests.
Add a touch of classic charm to your landscape with the majestic Apple Trees in your Fruitscaping™ endeavors. These trees not only offer the joy of homegrown, delicious fruit but also serve as stunning landscape features throughout the year.
Apple trees prefer well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. The incorporation of compost or well-rotted manure into your soil can significantly improve its fertility and structure, leading to stronger, healthier trees. These trees perform best in a slightly acidic to neutral pH range.
A layer of organic mulch around the base of your apple tree can help conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds, and slowly contribute to soil fertility as it decomposes. Mulching also aids in maintaining a cooler root environment in summer and provides a degree of frost protection in winter.
Apple trees present an impressive diversity in size, flavor profiles, and ripening times. From the tart ‘Granny Smith’ to the sweet and crisp ‘Honeycrisp,’ there’s an apple variety for every palate. Whether you’re seeking fresh eating apples, varieties for baking, or those best suited for cider, our selection of apple trees offers an array for your picking pleasure.
Their size and growth habit make apple trees wonderful shade trees, and their stunning spring blossoms add an unbeatable visual appeal to any garden. If you’re dealing with space constraints, dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties, which are well-suited to smaller gardens and containers, can be an excellent choice. You can also try your hand at espalier techniques to create a living fence or wall.
With the added joy of the birds and pollinators they attract, apple trees are truly a delightful addition to your Fruitscaping™ journey. The excitement of watching your trees flower, set fruit, and fill with juicy apples ready for harvest is a rewarding experience that resonates with gardeners of all ages.
Embrace the art of Fruitscaping™ with Apple Trees, and embark on a journey from planting and care to the rewarding crunch of your own homegrown apples. It’s a garden adventure that satisfies both your taste buds and your love for a beautiful landscape.
You can find many planting & care guides on our growing guides page.
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
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