American Plant Exchange Apple Tree 'Lodi' – Live Fruit-Bearing Plant, 7-Gallon Pot, Cold-Hardy, for Home Orchards, Backyard Gardens & Edible Landscapes

Brand: American Plant Exchange

Color: Green, White, Pink, Gold

Features:

• Live Fruit-Bearing Apple Tree – Grow your own Lodi apples, an early-season variety known for its tart, crisp flavor and pale green skin, perfect for fresh eating, applesauce, baking, and cider-making
• Thrives in Home Orchards & Gardens – Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, this cold-hardy apple tree flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent addition to backyards, edible landscapes, and home orchards
• Low Maintenance & Early Harvest – A vigorous grower with high yields, Lodi apples ripen in early to mid-summer, making it one of the first apple varieties of the season to enjoy fresh from the tree
• Pollinator-Friendly with Beautiful Spring Blooms – Fragrant white blossoms in spring attract bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity while adding seasonal beauty to any outdoor space or home orchard
• Perfect for Cooking & Preserving – Lodi apples are ideal for applesauce, pies, and fresh eating, with a juicy, tangy flavor that softens beautifully when cooked, making them a favorite among home bakers and cider makers

Details: The Lodi Apple Tree (Malus domestica) is a fast-growing, early-season variety prized for its large, tart apples and excellent cooking qualities. This cold-hardy fruit tree is one of the first to ripen in summer, delivering a bountiful harvest of pale green apples with juicy, tangy flesh, making them ideal for applesauce, pies, and fresh eating. Known for its vigorous growth and reliable fruit production, this high-yielding tree is a favorite among home orchard growers. In spring, fragrant white blossoms emerge, attracting bees and butterflies, while its lush green foliage enhances any backyard or edible landscape. Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, the Lodi Apple Tree is exceptionally cold-hardy, disease-resistant, and adaptable to various climates. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, ensuring strong root development and consistent fruiting. This low-maintenance fruit tree is partially self-fertile, but planting it alongside Yellow Transparent, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp will improve pollination and increase fruit yields. Whether grown in a home orchard, garden border, or backyard landscape, this early-producing apple tree is an excellent choice for beginner and experienced growers alike. Ripening in early to mid-summer, the Lodi Apple Tree produces large, firm apples with a tart, refreshing flavor that makes them perfect for homemade applesauce, pies, and cider-making. These apples are known for their exceptional cooking qualities, softening beautifully when baked or stewed. While they are best enjoyed fresh, they also have a moderate storage life, staying crisp for several weeks when properly refrigerated. Their high acidity and firm texture make them a top choice for preserving and juicing. Beyond its incredible fruit production, the Lodi Apple Tree is a pollinator-friendly tree that enhances biodiversity with its fragrant spring blossoms and robust green foliage. Its hardy nature and dependable fruiting make it a must-have for home orchards. Whether you’re looking to extend your apple season with an early-ripening variety or add a cold-hardy, disease-resistant apple tree to your backyard, Lodi is a top-tier choice for long-term growth and seasonal harvests. In a world dominated by concrete and steel, we bring life to every corner of existence. We believe in the transformative power of nature to create sanctuaries of beauty, tranquility, and vitality. Our mission is to keep the world lush and vibrant, one plant at a time. We don’t just grow plants; we embody them. By choosing us, you’re not just purchasing plants – you’re committing to a greener, more harmonious future. Join us on our journey to infuse the world, inside and out, with nature’s splendor.

EAN: 0810152043189

Package Dimensions: 65.0 x 15.0 x 15.0 inches