{"product_id":"smokehouse-apple-copy","title":"Smokehouse Apple- Bundle of 5 trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 Smokehouse 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\u003eSmokehouse apple tree is a seedling of the ancient American variety, Vandevere. The Smokehouse apple tree originated in Lampeter Township, PA around the 1800's adjacent to Mr. William Gibbons’ smokehouse. Smokehouse apple is a tender, but firm, exceedingly juicy, with yellow tinged flesh. The Smokehouse apple has a fresh cider flavor. A precocious  bearer and reliable cropper. Flattish, red-striped yellow fruit. Excellent keeper, very good quality apple for multiple uses. Shows some resistance to fireblight. Please see below for further insight on our heirloom apple tree Smokehouse and discover additional consideration for selecting the appropriate fruit trees to buy for your home and small farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b5394;\"\u003eConsiderations for Smokehouse Apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:  \u003c\/strong\u003e3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCider, Desserts \/ Pies, Fresh Eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRequires different variety with same bloom period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pennsylvania 1837\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 Months or More\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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 title=\"\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Learn more....\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/pages\/big-picture-on-pruning\"\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":44154532135011,"sku":"SMO110","price":142.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/1384\/6115\/products\/Smokehouse_-apple-tree.jpg?v=1565673357","url":"https:\/\/www.treesofantiquity.com\/products\/smokehouse-apple-copy","provider":"Trees of Antiquity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}