{"product_id":"bullock-apple-tree-copy","title":"Bullock Apple Tree- Bundle of 5 trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"77\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/files\/ccof-logo-organic-trees_large.jpg?v=1561747296\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Certified Organic fruit trees\" href=\"https:\/\/trees-of-antiquity.myshopify.com\/pages\/certified-organic-fruit-trees\"\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***This item is a bundle of 5 Bullock apple trees, priced at 50% off retail. Discount does not apply to trees purchased individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bullock apple tree is said to of originated in Burlington County, New Jersey in the 1700's. Considered one of the parents to our cherished Golden Russet. Back in the day it was one of the most popular apple varieties for cider in the states. Bullock apples are small to medium-sized apples. They have pale yellow skin with some coppery russetting. Often fruit is covered in a good deal of russetting. Inside they have very firm, yellow flesh, with a mild but rich and spicy flavor. Good for fresh eating, drying, cider. Can make a cider with an alcohol content up to 7%. Heavy bearing tree. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Bullock apple trees for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b5394;\"\u003eConsiderations for Bullock apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"USDA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/pages\/usda-climate-zones\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heirloom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/blogs\/news\/what-qualifies-as-an-heirloom-fruit-tree\"\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cider and Jellies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midseason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midseason\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires different variety with same bloom period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Jersey 1700's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A few weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rootstock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/pages\/rootstock\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootstock\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM 111 (semi-dwarf)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears to Bear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-16 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-16 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSize of tree\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1\/2 to 3\/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1\/2\" to 5\/8\" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePruning tip\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic idea for Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Learn more....\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/pages\/big-picture-on-pruning\"\u003eLearn more... \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS\/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/tree-starter-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=faff0f8f3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTree Starter Kits.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees of Antiquity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44160418873443,"sku":"BULO","price":142.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/products\/bullock-apple-trees-of-antiquity.jpg?v=1607812468","url":"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/bullock-apple-tree-copy","provider":"Trees of Antiquity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}