USDA Certified Organic The Black Limbertwig apple is a spicy, aromatic variety, with hint of herbal spice. Excellent for fresh eating, apple butter and highly regarded for cider. The Black Limbertwig apple contains a distinctive juicy, yellow flesh. The Black Limbertwig apple tree is considered the oldest of Limbertwigs earning the name by many as the "Old Fashion Limbertwig". The Black Limbertwig apple tree is one of our favorite, almost extinct delicacies, for all purpose use of fruit and ease of growing. It lends its reputation as a very disease resistant apple and provides a beautiful aesthetic with its weeping growth habit. This tree remains with us thanks to late Henry Morton of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, who is recognized as the one to locate, propagate and restore dozens of “lost” Limbertwig varieties back in the 1980's. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Black Limbertwig apple trees for sale. Considerations for Black Limbertwig USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Heirloom: YesUses: Fresh Eating, Cider, Sauce and Pies Low chill: Yes Harvest Period: Very LateBloom Period: LatePollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period Origin Date: Georgia 1800's Disease resistance: Excellent Storage: 1 to 2 monthsRootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)Years to Bear: 2-4 yearsRecommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.Mature Size: 12-16 ft.Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.[TABS] Size of tree Our 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. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: 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. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: 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. On that note, we ship orders of one to three trees in a 48-inch box. These trees are professionally pruned prior to shipping so they are ready to plant upon arrival. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees, vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]
