Arkansas Black Apple (semi-dwarf)
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Malus domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Medium size fruit with dark red skin almost black in color. The apple flesh is firm, white, juicy and crisp. Flavor is pleasant and sweet.
This apple is excellent for juice.
Resistant to Cedar Apple Rust.
Heavy bearer in October to November. 800 - 900 chill hours.
Excellent pollinator.
Cross-pollinate with: Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Jonathan, McIntosh, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, & WineCrisp
pH 6.0 - 7.0.
Photo courtesy of Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fruiting Tree |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Height | 12-15' |
| Spread | 10-12' |
| Shape | Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color | Sheds its leaves durning colder months |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fruit | October - November |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Sun Preferences | Full Sun |
| Hardy Zones 5 - 8 | |