{"product_id":"apple-babe-dwarf-apple-tree-malus-domestica-live-bare-root-tree-32-36-inches-tall-sweet-crisp-red-apple-variety-compact-heavy-bearing-fruit-tree","title":"Apple Babe Dwarf Apple Tree – Malus domestica Bare Root | 32–36 Inches Tall | Sweet Crisp Red Apples","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious homegrown apples with the Apple Babe Dwarf Apple Tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. This compact and productive apple variety produces crisp, sweet red apples with smooth glossy skin and excellent flavor, suitable for warmer inland climates. The heavy-bearing dwarf tree is ideal for small yards, backyard orchards, patios, and edible landscapes, reaching a manageable mature height of 8–10 feet while producing abundant harvests. Apple Babe ripens in August and requires a pollinizer such as Garden Delicious or another apple variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 live Apple Babe dwarf apple tree\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approximately 32–36 inches tall\u003cbr\u003eShipped bare root\u003cbr\u003eRootstock: M111\u003cbr\u003eHealthy, dormant tree\u003cbr\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Apple Babe’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Young grafted tree\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate, regular watering during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 8–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr\u003eRipening Time: August\u003cbr\u003eChill Hours: Approximately 700 hours\u003cbr\u003ePollination: Requires pollinizer\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak bare roots in water for several hours before planting. Choose a sunny location for optimal fruit production and sweetness. Regular pruning maintains compact shape and encourages healthy harvests.\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":52499611877508,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_2_57fe8f5b-34f5-4a03-ad7a-9583f715e0eb.jpg?v=1783660724","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/apple-babe-dwarf-apple-tree-malus-domestica-live-bare-root-tree-32-36-inches-tall-sweet-crisp-red-apple-variety-compact-heavy-bearing-fruit-tree","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}