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Arkansas Black Apple - Raintree Nursery

Arkansas Black Apple

$64.99 - $64.99
$64.99
$64.99 - $64.99
$64.99
SKU A088S

Malus domestica 'Arkansas Black'

A favorite across the nation, this vintage apple's dark red fruit turns nearly blackish when it's fully ripe, and its tart flavor mellows and develops its bright, aromatic sweetness in storage. Best eating is after 90 days, and fruit will keep its firm texture for months. Originally identified in the 1870's in Bentonville, AR, and thought to be a seedling of Winesap heritage. Good for eating, keeping, and cidermaking!

Ripening late in the season, Arkansas Black is an reliable producer and is resistant to cedar-apple rust and fireblight, but can have problems with scab. Considered a low-chill variety needing only 500-600 chill hours, and tolerant of hotter locations. On MM106 semi-dwarf rootstock. 

Hardy to USDA Zone: 5

Chill Hours Needed: Semi-low chill; 500-600 hours

Mature Height: 15'-18' 

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: Early November

Pollination: Bloom Group 3 Midseason; needs a pollinizer from Group 2, 3, or 4

Rootstock: Semi-dwarf MM106

Read our Apple Growing Guide

Size: Semi-Dwarf (4'-5')
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  • I’ve heard they need a good amount of time in cold storage before they develop a good flavor. Do you have any advice on the best way to do this or should I just leave them in a refrigerator? Thanks Raintree.

    Some apples do require some storage time to develop their full flavor and keeping them in your fridge is will do the trick just fine!

  • Best pollinator for AR Black Apple?

    Any non-triploid apple in the Mid through Late season list.

  • Would a Honeycrisp and Wolfriver be sufficient to pollinate these?

    Yes absolutely

  • We are interested in Arkansas Black but will need to either keep it pruned down or will it be available as a dwarf? If we have to prune it- how low can we actually keep it.

    You will need to prune it. In thoery you can keep it as small as you like, understanding that it will require annual maintenance.

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Cathy G.
Helpful pruning information in deciding

We were debating about the Arkansas Black being too big a tree in our orchard. I had several questions that the Raintree answered clearly. We discussed pruning issues and I decided I could handle it with their helpful information. The tree came to us in great shape with nice branching and root growth! Thanks