Arkansas Black Apple Trees – 2 Live Bare Root Trees | 18–24 Inches Tall | Heirloom Dark Red Apples | Home Orchard Fruit Tree

Add a unique heirloom apple variety to your orchard with these Arkansas Black Apple Trees. This listing includes 2 live bare-root trees, each approximately 18–24 inches tall, ready to plant and establish in your garden.

Arkansas Black apples are known for their deep red to almost black skin and crisp sweet-tart flavor. This historic apple variety is prized for its excellent storage ability and rich flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cider.

In spring, the tree produces beautiful white to soft pink blossoms, creating a stunning ornamental display before fruit develops later in the season. These hardy apple trees perform well in many climates and are a great addition to backyard orchards, homesteads, and edible landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 Arkansas Black apple trees
✔️ Height: approximately 18–24 inches
✔️ Healthy bare-root fruit trees
✔️ Heirloom apple variety
✔️ Ready for planting in garden or orchard

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Arkansas Black Apple
Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Arkansas Black’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young bare-root trees
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining loamy soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 12–20 feet depending on rootstock
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–8
Pollination: Benefits from cross-pollination with other apple varieties
Bloom Time: Spring

💡 Care Tip:
Before planting, soak bare roots in water for several hours to rehydrate them. Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil, water deeply after planting, and apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.