{"product_id":"red-delicious-apple-tree-malus-domestica-bare-root-32-inches-tall-m7-semi-dwarf-rootstock-starking-delicious-apple-classic-sweet-fruit-tree","title":"Red Delicious Apple Tree Bare Root | 32 Inch Semi-Dwarf M7 Rootstock | Malus domestica","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow a classic favorite with this Red Delicious Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’), a well-known variety prized for its deep red color, crisp texture, and mildly sweet flavor. This bare root tree stands approximately 32 inches tall and is grafted on M7 rootstock, producing a manageable semi-dwarf tree ideal for home orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Delicious apples are iconic for their attractive appearance and reliable production, making them a popular choice for fresh eating and home gardening. This variety is easy to grow and adapts well to a range of climates, offering dependable harvests with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for backyard orchards and edible landscapes, this tree combines classic taste with manageable growth size.\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 Red Delicious apple tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 32 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRootstock: M7 (semi-dwarf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic red apple 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: Red Delicious Apple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’\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: 12–16 feet (smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Requires cross-pollination (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, etc.)\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 with a compatible apple variety nearby for proper pollination and better fruit production. Regular pruning helps improve airflow and 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":52504023564420,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify_60.jpg?v=1783760838","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/red-delicious-apple-tree-malus-domestica-bare-root-32-inches-tall-m7-semi-dwarf-rootstock-starking-delicious-apple-classic-sweet-fruit-tree","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}