{"product_id":"apple-trees-southern-living-ambrosia","title":"Apple Trees - Southern Living® Ambrosia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eAmbrosia Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Ambrosia')\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eExceptionally Sweet Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces medium to large apples with a honey-sweet flavor, low acidity, and crisp, aromatic flesh—perfect for fresh eating, salads, or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eBeautiful Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apples feature a rosy blush over a creamy-yellow background, making them as attractive as they are tasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eReliable Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits mature in mid to late fall and store well, retaining flavor and texture for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"997\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a compatible pollinator such as Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith for best fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eHeight: 12–15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eSpread: 10–12 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eZones: 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eApproximately 700–800 chill hours, making it well-suited to cooler temperate regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best fruit development and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, especially during the growing season and fruit development. 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