The Arkansas Black Apple Tree is a naturally grown, medium-sized tree that thrives in zones 5-8. Its fruit is known for its deep red color and crisp texture.
Arkansas Black Apple Tree
The Arkansas Black apple tree is a popular variety of apple tree that is known for its dark, almost black fruit. The fruit is sweet and juicy with a tart finish, and it is excellent for eating fresh, baking, and canning. Arkansas Black apple trees are also relatively cold-hardy and disease-resistant.
Arkansas Black apple trees are hardy in USDA zones 4-8. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Trees typically reach a height of 15-20 feet and a width of 15-18 feet.
To plant an Arkansas Black apple tree, choose a location in full sun with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping it down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the tree thoroughly.
Arkansas Black apple trees need regular watering, especially during the first year after planting. Water deeply once a week, or more often if the weather is hot and dry. Fertilize the tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
To prune an Arkansas Black apple tree, remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. You can also prune to shape the tree or to control its size. Prune in the late winter or early spring, before the tree buds out.
Arkansas Black apple trees are typically insect and disease resistant, but they can be susceptible to apple scab, powdery mildew, and fire blight. To prevent pests and diseases, inspect the tree regularly and treat any problems promptly.
Here are some tips for growing Arkansas Black apple trees:
- Choose a location in full sun with well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches and to shape the tree.
- Inspect the tree regularly and treat any pests or diseases promptly.
Enjoy the delicious fruit of your Arkansas Black apple tree!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in Fall and Winter and will lose most of their leaves looking dead and dry, this is very normal. They will flush out in Spring.
We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 12-15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 8-10 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Malus 'Arkansas Black |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Harvest Time: | October |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 3 to 5 Years! |
