{"product_id":"1-yellow-delicious-apple-tree-12-18-inch-bare-root-malus-domestica-fruit-tree","title":"1 Yellow Delicious Apple Tree 12-18 Inch Bare Root – Malus domestica Fruit Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Delicious Apple Tree (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a classic fruit tree prized for its large, golden-yellow apples and pleasant, sweet flavor. This bare root tree arrives at 12-18 inches tall, ready to establish in your home orchard or landscape. Yellow Delicious apples are versatile for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce, and the tree itself offers spring blossoms that attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a deciduous fruit tree, it provides shade and seasonal interest, making it a valuable addition to edible gardens and backyard orchards. With proper care, this tree can grow into a productive specimen that yields fruit for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces medium to large yellow apples with a sweet, mild flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring blooms are white and pink, attracting bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare root tree ships at 12-18 inches tall, ready for planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciduous foliage turns shades of green before dropping in fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a range of climates when planted in suitable zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, loamy soil; tolerates various soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spreading canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 feet (dwarf or semi-dwarf rootstock may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart for standard trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your bare root Yellow Delicious Apple Tree in early spring or late fall while dormant. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots, place the tree at the same depth it grew in the nursery, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Yellow Delicious apples benefit from cross-pollination with another apple variety for best fruit set. Monitor for common pests and diseases, and apply appropriate controls as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Yellow Delicious Apple bare root tree, 12-18 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862003843382,"sku":"FSG-059","price":122.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8115727337_93hk.jpg?v=1793267556","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-yellow-delicious-apple-tree-12-18-inch-bare-root-malus-domestica-fruit-tree","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}