Plant Quick Guide
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Apple Trees - Ambrosia
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8.
Description
Ambrosia Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Ambrosia') is a premium variety known for its incredibly sweet, low-acid flavor and fragrant, crisp flesh. Developed in British Columbia, Ambrosia apples have become a favorite for fresh eating thanks to their honeyed taste and attractive bi-colored skin. This variety produces abundant, high-quality fruit on a vigorous tree suitable for backyard orchards.
Key Features:
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Exceptionally Sweet Fruit: Produces medium to large apples with a honey-sweet flavor, low acidity, and crisp, aromatic flesh—perfect for fresh eating, salads, or desserts.
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Beautiful Appearance: Apples feature a rosy blush over a creamy-yellow background, making them as attractive as they are tasty.
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Reliable Harvest: Fruits mature in mid to late fall and store well, retaining flavor and texture for weeks.
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Pollination: Requires a compatible pollinator such as Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith for best fruit set.
Mature Size:
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Height: 12–15 feet
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Spread: 10–12 feet
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Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
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Zones: 5–8
Chill Hours:
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Approximately 700–800 chill hours, making it well-suited to cooler temperate regions.
Care Instructions:
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Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best fruit development and flavor.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
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Watering: Water regularly, especially during the growing season and fruit development. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
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Pruning: Prune in winter to maintain shape, encourage airflow, and remove any damaged or crossing branches.
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Pollination: Needs a compatible apple tree nearby for cross-pollination and improved yield.
Landscape Uses:
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Excellent for home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard growers seeking premium-quality apples.
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Provides spring interest with white-pink blossoms that attract bees and pollinators.
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Great for snacking, fruit salads, apple slices, and fresh-pressed juice.
The Ambrosia Apple Tree is an outstanding choice for gardeners who value flavor, beauty, and reliable growth. Its deliciously sweet fruit and ornamental blooms make it a standout addition to any garden or orchard.
Shipping
At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.
We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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