Shell Apple of Alabama — Malus domestica — Heirloom Apple Tree for North Florida

Buy Shell Apple of Alabama trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Shell Apple of Alabama, Malus domestica, is a Southern heirloom apple tree valued by gardeners who enjoy old-fashioned fruit trees, heritage orchards, and edible landscaping.

This heirloom apple is a good choice for customers who want something different from the common grocery-store apple varieties. Shell Apple of Alabama is connected to Southern fruit-growing history and is especially appealing for home orchards, homesteads, collectors, and customers who like preserving traditional fruit varieties.

In spring, Shell Apple produces pretty apple blossoms that bring seasonal beauty to the yard and help attract bees and other pollinators. With the right care and a compatible apple nearby, the tree can produce apples for fresh eating, cooking, baking, cider, and preserves.

Shell Apple of Alabama is a nice fit for customers in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas who want to grow a historic Southern apple tree. Like most apples, it should be planted in full sun with well-drained soil and good air flow.

For best fruit production, Shell Apple should be planted with another compatible apple tree nearby. Good pollinator choices may include Anna Apple, Dorsett Golden Apple, TropicSweet Apple, or Ein Shemer Apple, depending on bloom timing in your area.

This is a great tree for customers searching for heirloom apple trees near me, apple trees for sale in North Florida, fruit trees near DeFuniak Springs, edible landscape plants, or a local plant nursery near me. Customers from DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Bonifay, Chipley, Crestview, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and surrounding areas can visit our nursery for local pickup.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates where apple chill needs can be met.

Main Details:
Botanical Name: Malus domestica
Common Name: Shell Apple of Alabama
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Fruit Type: Southern heirloom apple
USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 7–9
Sun: Full sun
Mature Size: About 12–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide, depending on pruning and rootstock
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit Season: Late summer to fall, depending on weather and location
Pollination: Plant with another compatible apple for best fruit production
Good Pollinators: Anna Apple, Dorsett Golden Apple, TropicSweet Apple, Ein Shemer Apple
Best Uses: Fresh eating, cooking, baking, cider, preserves, backyard orchard, heritage orchard, edible landscape
Attracts Pollinators: Yes — spring apple blossoms attract bees and other pollinators

Local Pickup & Contact Information:
Available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time.

Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and qualified buyers. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com