{"product_id":"apple-babe-dwarf-apple-tree-malus-domestica-bare-root-32-36-inches-tall-m111-rootstock-compact-tree-sweet-crisp-red-apple-heat-tolerant-variety","title":"Apple Babe Dwarf Apple Tree – Malus domestica Bare Root | 32–36 Inches Tall | M111 Rootstock | Sweet Crisp Red Apples | Heat Tolerant","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious apples in warmer climates with the Apple Babe Dwarf Apple Tree, a compact and productive variety known for its crisp texture and sweet flavor. This bare root tree stands approximately 32–36 inches tall and is grafted on M111 rootstock, providing a manageable size with strong adaptability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple Babe produces glossy, red apples with smooth, russet-free skin and excellent eating quality. It performs well in hot inland climates where other apple varieties may struggle, making it a reliable choice for many growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-bearing tree matures to a compact size of 8–10 feet, ideal for small gardens, backyard orchards, or space-limited landscapes. Harvest typically occurs in August, offering an early and rewarding crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a healthy dormant bare root tree ready for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bare root Apple Babe apple tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 32–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRootstock: M111 (semi-dwarf, adaptable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, heavy-bearing variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Apple Babe Apple Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Apple Babe’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare root \/ dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 8–10 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill Hours: Approximately 700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Requires cross-pollination (e.g., Garden Delicious)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Possible when young; best planted in ground long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant near a compatible pollinator like Garden Delicious to ensure good fruit set. Regular pruning helps maintain compact size and improves fruit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SantiamNursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52504024252548,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_56.jpg?v=1783760845","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/apple-babe-dwarf-apple-tree-malus-domestica-bare-root-32-36-inches-tall-m111-rootstock-compact-tree-sweet-crisp-red-apple-heat-tolerant-variety","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}