{"product_id":"hawkeye-apple-tree-copy","title":"Hawkeye Apple Tree- Bundle of 5 trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/files\/ccof-logo-organic-trees_large.jpg?v=1561747296\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"77\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trees-of-antiquity.myshopify.com\/pages\/certified-organic-fruit-trees\" title=\"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 Hawkeye 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\u003eHawkeye apple tree started as a small insignificant seedling in Jesse Hiatt's Peru, Iowa orchard, about 1870, as the original Red Delicious. Hawkeye apple tree, was not welcomed at the time and was cut down several times because the seedling wasn't growing in the row of Bellflower apple trees as desired. Nonetheless, Mr. Hiatt admired the tenacity of the Hawkeye apple seedling and gave it a chance to fruit. After many years he finally had an opportunity to sample the determined seedling. Taking out his pocket knife he carefully sliced into the only Hawkeye apple on the tree. In great excitement, Jesse told his wife, \"Ma, this is the best apple in the whole world!\" He never changed his mind. Hawkeye is the original Red Delicious, the one that earned the name. This genuine original strain of the world's most widely grown apple has never been improved on as far as eating quality, superior in flavor to all Red Delicious strains. The Hawkeye apple is a sweet, juicy and tender apple. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Hawkeye apple trees for sale. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawkeye is a small tree this year from nursery around 3 to 4 feet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b5394;\"\u003eConsiderations for Hawkeye Apple Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fresh eating, pies and cider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iowa 1870's\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 months \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/pages\/big-picture-on-pruning\" title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Learn more....\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/tree-starter-kit?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=faff0f8f3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTree Starter Kits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees of Antiquity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44160418971747,"sku":"HAWK110","price":142.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/products\/hawkeye-apple-tree.JPG?v=1565653956","url":"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/hawkeye-apple-tree-copy","provider":"Trees of Antiquity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}