{"product_id":"candycrisp-apple-tree","title":"CandyCrisp? Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'CandyCrisp'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCandyCrisp® Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'CandyCrisp')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CandyCrisp® Apple Tree is a cold-hardy fruit tree that produces generous harvests of sweet, juicy apples with satisfying crunch. Known for its honey and pear-like flavor notes, this variety is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and cider making. When you buy CandyCrisp® Apple Tree online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're investing in a productive tree that can begin yielding fruit within just two years of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your CandyCrisp® in a sunny location to establish a thriving backyard orchard. This variety thrives alongside other apple cultivars such as Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Jonathan, which provide cross-pollination for optimal fruit production. It works wonderfully as a focal point in edible gardens, mixed fruit landscapes, or container plantings on patios and decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 15–20 feet at maturity\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 12–15 feet at maturity\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003cbr\u003eWater: Consistently moist during first year; moderate thereafter\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral pH\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Medium to large fruits with exceptional sweetness and crisp texture\u003cbr\u003e• Early production timeline yields harvests in as few as two years\u003cbr\u003e• Compatible with multiple apple varieties for superior flavor blending\u003cbr\u003e• Cold-hardy and reliable performer across most growing regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location receiving full sun for at least six to eight hours daily. Prepare a planting hole two to three times wider than the root ball and equal in depth; loosen compacted roots before positioning the tree at ground level and backfill firmly without adding fertilizer or soil amendments. Water thoroughly after planting. Throughout the first growing season, maintain consistently moist (but never waterlogged) soil with a two to three inch mulch layer around the base, keeping mulch away from the trunk. Prune annually in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the canopy. Ensure at least one compatible pollinator variety blooms simultaneously for reliable fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5-6 ft.","offer_id":45814270427322,"sku":"21270","price":323.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/candycrisp-apple-tree.jpg?v=1777509800","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/candycrisp-apple-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}