{"title":"Apple Trees Better Suited for Cooler Climates","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collection includes apple tree varieties that are generally better suited for cooler climates or higher chill-hour areas. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile these are good apple varieties, they may not be the best choice for planting in North Florida because they often need more winter chill than our area can reliably provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are planting in North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, or a similar low-chill climate, we usually recommend choosing low-chill apple varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, TropicSweet, or other apples known to perform better in warm Southern climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese apple trees may be a better fit for customers ordering bare root trees for other states or cooler growing regions where the chill-hour requirements match the variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check the USDA zone, chill-hour needs, harvest season, and pollination notes for each variety before ordering. Some apple varieties, such as Jonagold, Winesap, Mutsu\/Crispin, and Arkansas Black, may also require special pollination planning because they are triploid or poor-pollen apples and should not be used as pollinators for other apple trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese apple trees are not listed here because they are bad varieties. They are listed here because they are usually not the best choice for reliable fruit production in North Florida\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis apple variety may be better suited for areas with more reliable winter chill than many parts of North Florida. In our area, fruit production may vary from year to year depending on winter chill, bloom timing, late freezes, and pollination. For the most dependable apple choices in North Florida, we usually recommend proven low-chill varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, TropicSweet, Shell Apple, and Ein Shemer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall: 850-391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis apple variety may be better suited for areas with more reliable winter chill than many parts of North Florida. In our area, fruit production may vary from year to year depending on winter chill, bloom timing, late freezes, and pollination. For the most dependable apple choices in North Florida, we usually recommend proven low-chill varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, TropicSweet, Shell Apple, and Ein Shemer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apple-mcintosh-copy","title":"APPLE MUTSU","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy \u003cstrong\u003eMutsu Apple Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Mutsu Apple, also known as Crispin Apple, botanically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mutsu’, is a large greenish-yellow apple variety known for its crisp texture, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMutsu originated in Japan as a cross between Golden Delicious and Indo. The fruit is usually large to very large, with green to yellow-green skin that may turn more golden as it ripens. The flavor is sweet, refreshing, and slightly tart, making it a good apple for fresh eating, baking, cooking, drying, cider, and other kitchen uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis apple is a nice option for customers who want a large, crisp apple with good flavor and storage ability. Mutsu is often appreciated by home orchard growers because it can be used both as a fresh-eating apple and as a cooking apple. When baked, it can hold its shape better than some softer apple varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMutsu is a triploid apple, which means it needs a compatible apple variety nearby for pollination, but it is not a good pollinator for other apple trees. For best fruit set, customers should plant it with another compatible diploid apple variety that blooms around the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers searching for apple trees near me, Mutsu Apple trees for sale, Crispin Apple trees, green apple trees, Japanese apple trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL may appreciate this variety for its large fruit, crisp texture, and fresh-eating and cooking value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell adapted to areas where chill hours, bloom timing, and pollination are suitable, Mutsu Apple is a good choice for gardeners wanting a unique apple tree from a trusted local nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mutsu’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mutsu Apple \/ Crispin Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green to yellow-green, often becoming more golden as it ripens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large to very large fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crisp, juicy, and firm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet-tart, refreshing, and flavorful\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late season; often late September to October, depending on weather and growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-season bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly listed around 500 chill hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on rootstock, pruning, and growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers well-drained soil with good air movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly grown in zones 4–8 where chill hours and site conditions are suitable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTriploid and self-sterile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Needs a compatible apple nearby for fruit set, but Mutsu is not a good pollinator for other apple trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Pollinator Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Delicious, Jonathan, Red Rome, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith,\u003c\/strong\u003e or another compatible diploid apple with overlapping bloom time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating, baking, cooking, drying, cider, applesauce, edible landscapes, home orchards, backyard gardens, and small fruit plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Needs full sun, good drainage, regular pruning, fruit thinning when needed, and a compatible pollinator for best production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Florida Growing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis apple variety may be better suited for areas with more reliable winter chill than many parts of North Florida. In our area, fruit production may vary from year to year depending on winter chill, bloom timing, late freezes, and pollination. For the most dependable apple choices in North Florida, we usually recommend proven low-chill varieties such as Anna, Dorsett Golden, TropicSweet, Shell Apple, and Ein Shemer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Pickup \/ Contact Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo shipping at this time; local pickup only. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Nursery Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911 McLeod Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall: 850-391-2228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@advancednurserygrowers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@advancednurserygrowers.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWholesale available for qualified nurseries. 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