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This helps ensure plants arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to thrive in your orchard or garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eWhether you're planting a backyard orchard, growing fresh fruit for your family, or adding productive trees to your landscape, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eMalus (Apple trees) bring beauty, seasonal blooms, and harvestable fruit to your garden year after year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fruit-snacks®-tasty-red™-apple-malus-fruit-tasty-red-2-gallon","title":"Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Apple (Malus 'Fruit Tasty Red') - 2 gallon","description":"Looking for an apple tree that fits in small spaces and still delivers delicious fruit? Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Apple (Malus 'UEB 43054' PP 30847) is a compact, columnar tree that grows just 8-10 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide—perfect for patios, small gardens, or containers. In spring, it blooms with beautiful pink flowers before producing bright red apples in September. These crisp, juicy apples have a sweet flavor with a touch of tartness, making them great for fresh eating or baking. Easy to grow in full sun with minimal maintenance, Tasty Red™ is also disease-resistant and thrives in well-drained soil. Plant with another apple variety for the best fruit production!","brand":"OrderEase Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600666296640,"sku":"13632","price":157.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5949\/7536\/files\/product_oe_image_6817030.png?v=1780477498"},{"product_id":"gala-apple-malus-fruit-gala-5-gallon-60","title":"Gala Apple (Malus 'Fruit Gala') - 5 gallon 60\"","description":"Gala is one of the world's most popular apple varieties, renowned for its mild sweetness, crisp texture, and distinctive red-orange striping over yellow skin. Originating from New Zealand, this versatile cultivar thrives in Zones 5-8 with excellent adaptability to various climates. Trees reach 12-15 feet and produce medium-sized fruit perfect for fresh eating, snacking, and light baking. Harvest begins in late August through September, offering early-season market advantage. Gala requires cross-pollination with varieties like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith. The aromatic, mildly sweet flavor appeals to children and adults alike, while the thin skin and fine-grained flesh provide superior eating quality. Consistent production, strong consumer recognition, and reliable performance make Gala a cornerstone variety for commercial orchards and home gardens.","brand":"OrderEase Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600666689856,"sku":"20063","price":166.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5949\/7536\/files\/product_oe_image_6813401.png?v=1780477550"},{"product_id":"fruit-snacks™-blushing-delight™-apple-malus-fruit-snacks-blushing-delight-malus-a68-173-2-gallon","title":"Fruit Snacks™ Blushing Delight™ Apple (Malus Fruit Snacks Blushing Delight Malus 'A68-173') - 2 gallon","description":"Do you think you don't have the space to cultivate your own apples, but you love the idea? That is altered with Blushing DelightTM. You may plant this upright, slender apple tree in a big patio pot, along a fence, or as a hedge because it only reaches 8 to 12 feet tall. You will be able to pluck crisp, delicious red apples straight from the branches in the fall, and in the spring you will be able to enjoy fragrant white blossoms that attract bees.\r\rThe fruit is ideal for eating right off the tree because it is sweet and light. Furthermore, you won't have to wait long for your first harvest because Blushing DelightTM begins to produce in as little as two years. 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In spring, soft pink and white blossoms add beauty before giving way to vibrant green apples that ripen in fall. With a refreshing tart flavor, similar to a Granny Smith, these apples are perfect for fresh snacking, baking, and cider. Tangy Green™ is rust-resistant, easy to grow, and requires minimal maintenance. Plant with another apple variety for the best fruit production!","brand":"OrderEase Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600667214144,"sku":"13598","price":157.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5949\/7536\/files\/product_oe_image_6813861.png?v=1780477599"},{"product_id":"honeycrisp-apple-malus-fruit-honeycrisp-2-gallon-36","title":"Honeycrisp Apple (Malus 'Fruit Honeycrisp') - 2 gallon 36\"","description":"Honeycrisp Apple delivers the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors with an irresistible crunch, making it an ideal choice for a nutritious and satisfying snack. Whether you’re looking to boost your daily fruit intake, enhance your salads, or enjoy a refreshing treat on the go, Honeycrisp Apples provide the versatility and quality you need. Their juicy texture and exceptional taste ensure every bite is enjoyable, helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle without compromising on flavor.","brand":"OrderEase Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600676454720,"sku":"22287","price":132.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5949\/7536\/files\/product_oe_image_6815354.png?v=1780477841"},{"product_id":"yellow-delicious-apple-malus-fruit-yellow-delicious-2-gallon-36","title":"Yellow Delicious Apple (Malus 'Fruit Yellow Delicious') - 2 gallon 36\"","description":"Yellow Delicious Apple delivers a crisp and naturally sweet flavor that makes healthy snacking enjoyable and convenient. Perfect for busy lifestyles, these apples are packed with essential vitamins and fiber to keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day. Whether enjoyed on their own, added to your favorite salads, or used in delicious recipes, Yellow Delicious Apples help you maintain a balanced diet effortlessly. Embrace the freshness and versatility of Yellow Delicious Apple to support your well-being and enhance your daily meals with ease.","brand":"OrderEase Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600679600448,"sku":"22635","price":131.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5949\/7536\/files\/product_oe_image_6815528.png?v=1780477884"},{"product_id":"braeburn-apple-malus-fruit-braeburn-2-gallon-36","title":"Braeburn Apple (Malus 'Fruit Braeburn') - 2 gallon 36\"","description":"Find out why Braeburn apples are so popular around the world!  This New Zealand hit has the perfect mix of sweet and sour flavors, and the bite is so crisp and juicy that it makes your mouth explode with flavor.   Beautiful two-colored apples have red stripes on yellow-green skin and ripen in October, making for a lot of late-season harvests.  The best thing?  You can enjoy fresh, crisp Braeburn apples for months after picking them. They taste better after picking and store well until January.   Braeburn trees can grow to be 12 to 15 feet tall on standard rootstock (smaller on dwarf rootstock). They can pollinate themselves, but they make even bigger crops when there is another apple tree nearby.  The tree is a reliable, heavy cropper even when it's young. In the spring, it covers itself in fragrant flowers before making its tasty fruit.   Braeburn's firm texture makes it great for eating raw, baking, cooking, or making applesauce.  This is your ticket to homegrown apples that are as good as those at the store! 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Granny Smith requires cross-pollination with varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Red Delicious. Outstanding storage capability (up to 6 months refrigerated) and distinctive tart flavor make it indispensable for culinary applications. The vigorous, spreading trees deliver consistent heavy yields, while the fruit's firmness ensures excellent shipping and handling qualities for commercial operations.","brand":"OrderEase Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600682844480,"sku":"22900","price":166.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/5949\/7536\/files\/product_oe_image_6815805.png?v=1780477950"},{"product_id":"honeycrisp-apple-malus-fruit-honeycrisp-5-gallon-60","title":"Honeycrisp Apple (Malus 'Fruit Honeycrisp') - 5 gallon 60\"","description":"Honeycrisp revolutionized the apple industry with its extraordinary explosive crunch and perfect sweet-tart balance. Developed by the University of Minnesota in 1960, this premium variety thrives in Zones 3-7, offering exceptional cold hardiness. Large, attractive fruit features red blush over yellow background with uniquely crisp, juicy cells that create an unmatched eating experience. Harvest occurs mid-September. Trees reach 12-15 feet and require cross-pollination with varieties like Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady. Honeycrisp commands premium prices—often double standard varieties—due to intense consumer demand and brand loyalty. The fruit stores well (3-4 months refrigerated) when properly handled. 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