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    Arkansas Black Apple

    Scientific Name: Malus 'Arkansas Black'

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Arkansas Black Apple plant details

    Arkansas Black Apple is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arkansas Black Apple

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arkansas Black Apple

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a delightful, old time apple tree that originated in Arkansas sometime around 1870. Very dark purple-red skin has yellow flesh which is crisp, firm, juicy and wonderfully sweet. A fine apple for dessert or cooking and its unique aroma adds an excellent note to cider. A late ripening variety which is an excellent keeper, though not a heavy producer. Needs a pollinator which can be almost any variety; 500-600 chill hours required. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Arkansas Black Apple plant

    How to Grow Arkansas Black Apple

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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