Arkansas Black Apple Tree

Buy Arkansas Black Apple Trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Arkansas Black Apple, botanically known as Malus domestica ‘Arkansas Black’, is an old Southern heirloom apple variety known for its very dark red to almost black skin, firm flesh, long storage life, and rich flavor after curing.

Arkansas Black is a historic apple that is often valued for fresh eating after storage, baking, cider, apple butter, pies, cooking, and old-fashioned apple recipes. The fruit is usually firm and dense at harvest, with a tart flavor that improves after it has been stored for a while. As the apples cure, the flavor can become sweeter, richer, and more complex.

This variety is especially appreciated by customers who enjoy heirloom fruit trees, storage apples, cider apples, and old-fashioned orchard varieties. It has a strong Southern history and is believed to have originated in Arkansas in the 1800s.

Arkansas Black should be planted with realistic expectations in warm Southern climates. It is not one of the most dependable low-chill apple choices for North Florida, and fruit production may vary depending on winter chill, bloom timing, late freezes, disease pressure, and pollination.

Pollination is important with Arkansas Black. It needs compatible apple varieties nearby for fruit set and should not be relied on as the only apple tree in a planting. For best results, plant with compatible apple varieties that bloom around the same time.

Customers searching for Arkansas Black Apple trees near me, Arkansas Black Apple trees for sale, heirloom apple trees, storage apple trees, cider apple trees, or fruit trees for sale near DeFuniak Springs, FL may appreciate Arkansas Black for its history, dark fruit color, storage quality, and old-fashioned apple value.

North Florida Growing Note:
This 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.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Fruit tree
• Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Arkansas Black’
• Common Name: Arkansas Black Apple
• Fruit Type: Heirloom apple / storage apple
• Fruit Color: Very dark red to deep purple-red, often appearing nearly black when mature
• Fruit Flesh: Firm, dense, and crisp; improves after storage
• Fruit Flavor: Tart at harvest, becoming richer and sweeter after curing
• Fruit Season: Late season; often fall, depending on weather and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Spring; commonly mid-to-late bloom
• Chill Hours: Higher chill than proven North Florida low-chill apples; commonly listed around 500–900 chill hours depending on source
• Mature Size: Often about 12–20 feet tall, depending on rootstock, pruning, and growing conditions
• Sunlight: Full sun is best for flowering and fruit production
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with good air movement
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in zones 5–8 or 5–9 where chill hours and site conditions are suitable
• Pollination: Needs compatible apple varieties nearby for fruit set; do not plant as a stand-alone apple if fruit production is the goal
• Good Pollinator Options: Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonathan, or another compatible apple with overlapping bloom time
• Uses: Fresh eating after storage, cider, baking, pies, apple butter, cooking, desserts, edible landscapes, home orchards, and backyard gardens
• Maintenance: Needs full sun, good drainage, regular pruning, fruit thinning when needed, compatible pollination, and suitable winter chill for best production

Local Pickup / Contact Information:
Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

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

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