American Plant Exchange Apple Tree 'Fireside' – Live Fruit-Bearing Plant, 7-Gallon Pot, Cold-Hardy, Sweet Crisp Red Harvest for Orchards, Backyard Gardens & Edible Landscapes

Brand: American Plant Exchange

Color: Green, White, Red, Pink

Features:

• Sweet, Crisp & Aromatic Apples – Produces large, striped red apples with a firm texture and a honeyed sweetness, making them perfect for fresh eating, baking, and cider-making
• Thrives in Home Orchards – Grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7, requiring full sun and well-draining soil for optimal fruit production and healthy tree growth
• Cold-Hardy & Disease-Resistant – Exceptionally resilient in northern climates, this hardy tree withstands harsh winters and resists common apple diseases for reliable harvests
• Pollinator-Friendly & Beautiful Blooms – Blooms in mid-spring with fragrant pinkish-white flowers that attract bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in your orchard
• Late-Season Harvest & Excellent Storage Life – Ripens in mid to late fall, producing apples that remain fresh and flavorful for months in storage

Details: The **Fireside Apple Tree** (*Malus domestica ‘Fireside’*), also known as **Connell Red**, is a **cold-hardy, late-season apple variety** prized for its **exceptionally sweet flavor, crisp texture, and long storage life**. Its large, round fruit boasts **a beautiful red blush over a yellow-green background**, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Known for its **juicy, honeyed taste**, this apple is ideal for **fresh eating, baking, drying, and cider-making**. Well-suited for **USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7**, the **Fireside Apple Tree** thrives in **cooler climates**, demonstrating excellent **cold tolerance and reliable production**. It performs best in **full sun and well-drained soil**, with apples ripening **in mid to late fall**. While it is **partially self-fertile**, planting it alongside varieties like **Honeycrisp, Haralson, or Red Delicious** will ensure **higher yields and better fruit development**. Reaching a **mature height of 15-20 feet**, this tree features a **strong, spreading growth habit**, making it an excellent choice for **home orchards, large gardens, and windbreaks**. With **good resistance to common apple diseases**, including **fire blight and scab**, it is a **low-maintenance yet highly productive variety** for growers of all skill levels. For optimal results, plant in **early spring or fall**, provide **regular watering, seasonal fertilization, and annual pruning**, and enjoy an abundant harvest of **delicious, long-lasting apples**. If you’re looking for a **hardy, sweet-flavored apple tree that delivers consistently high yields**, the **Fireside Apple Tree** is a fantastic addition to any outdoor landscape.

EAN: 0810152042915

Package Dimensions: 65.0 x 15.0 x 15.0 inches