{"product_id":"apple-7-gal-tinkerbelle-88021","title":"Apple, 7 gal, Tinkerbelle","description":"The 'Tinkerbelle' apple (Malus 'Bybill') is a unique \"applecrab\" hybrid developed in Regina, Saskatchewan, known for its extreme cold hardiness, dwarf size, and sweet, crisp, edible fruit. \r\nFruit Flavor \u0026amp; Texture: The fruit has an excellent crunch, juicy sweet taste, and is coloured red over a green and yellow background. It's great for fresh eating, cooking, jams, and jellies.\r\nHarvest \u0026amp; Storage: The apples ripen in late August and have a remarkably long keeping ability for a crabapple, storing well for up to two months after harvest.\r\nSize \u0026amp; Form: It is a dwarf tree, typically reaching about 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 meters) in height, making it an excellent choice for smaller yards or even container planting.\r\nHardiness: Extremely cold-hardy, rated for Canadian Hardiness Zone 2. \r\nLight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight) for optimal growth and fruit production.\r\nPollination: 'Tinkerbelle' requires another apple or crabapple variety nearby to cross-pollinate and produce fruit.\r\nSoil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\r\nMaintenance: Requires regular pruning to maintain shape and remove dead branches. It is known as a high-yielding, reliable bearer","brand":"Bylands Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707103650032,"sku":"74724","price":104.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/74724-1.jpg?v=1783118320","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/apple-7-gal-tinkerbelle-88021","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}