Sweet Sixteen Apple Trees – Malus domestica | 2 Live Fruit Trees 2–3 ft Tall | Candy Flavored Heirloom Apples | Bare Root Orchard Set

Start your own backyard orchard with this set of 2 live Sweet Sixteen Apple Trees, each approximately 2–3 feet tall and ready to plant. This beloved apple variety is famous for its remarkable candy-like flavor and crisp texture, making it one of the most unique apples available for home growers.

Sweet Sixteen apples feature beautiful rose-red striping with pale speckles and medium-to-large fruit size. The flesh is crisp with a rich golden-yellow color and a sweet flavor often compared to bubblegum, cherry candy, or raspberry treats.

These trees are particularly valued in colder northern climates, as they are very cold hardy and show good resistance to common apple diseases. Once established, they produce reliable harvests and make a wonderful addition to home orchards, edible landscapes, and family gardens.

This listing includes two trees, making it ideal for orchard planting or improving pollination success in your garden.

You will receive trees similar in size and health to the ones shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Sweet Sixteen apple trees
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall each
✔️ Bare root trees ready to plant
✔️ Cold-hardy heirloom fruit variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Sweet Sixteen Apple Tree
Botanical Name: Malus domestica
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young tree

Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)

Soil: Well-draining fertile soil

Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing

Mature Height: 15–25 feet depending on pruning and rootstock

Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous

USDA Zones: 3–7

Container Friendly: Best grown in ground but possible in large containers when pruned

💡 Care Tip:
Plant trees in a sunny location and prune annually to maintain good airflow and structure. Planting multiple apple trees nearby helps improve pollination and increase fruit production.