Honeycrisp Apple 4-6 Ft Tree Plant Sweet and similar items

**APPLE TREES REQUIRE ANOTHER VARIETY OF APPLE TREE FOR CROSS POLLINATION (to produce fruit)** This listing is for one live Honeycrisp Apple Tree. It's 4-6 ft. feet tall. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * Produces medium to large beautiful blushed scarlet over hues of yellow aromatic apples with a crisp sweet-tart flavor. * Excellent multi-use southern apple and heavy producer. Ideal for baking, cakes, pies, tarts, bread, cobbler, apple sauce, sauteed and eating fresh. * Grows well in USDA Hardiness zones 3-8. * Requires 800-1000 chill hours below 45 degrees F. * Ripens in September. * This apple tree requires a pollinator like Fuji, Gala, Jonathan, Pink Lady and Red Delicious to cross-pollinate with. * Prefers Full sun, therefore plant in an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. * Plant 20 feet apart and fertilize in spring and fall. HEALTH BENEFITS: * ?An apple a day keeps the doctor away? is an old Welsh proverb most of us have heard, but why do apples provide such great health benefits? * Apples are rich in fiber, flavonoids, and antioxidants. * Pectin in the apple helps prevent gut diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. * The peel contains triterpenoids that fight against cancer cell growth in the liver, colon, pancreas, and breast. * An apple?s fiber prevents absorption of LDL, the bad cholesterol that causes clogged arteries. * Research findings by the Journal of Alzheimer?s Disease stated that acetylcholine in apples improved memory and lowered the risk of Alzheimer?s. * Apples have antioxidants that can destroy free radicals to help ward off diseases such as Parkinson?s. * The antioxidant quercetin, found in apples, fortifies the immune system and improves lung function. * An apple is very nutritious and contains high levels of vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning. * Vitamin B-complex helps prevent infections and helps cell health, good eyesight, energy levels, healthy brain function, good digestion, healthy appetite, proper nerve function, and growth of red blood cells. * Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. * Vitamin E to protect the cells against free radical damage. * Vitamin k to help with faster wound healing. * Many apples are high in sugar, however, they should have a minimal effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. The American Diabetes Association states apples can be eaten safely by diabetics, making them a good option for people with diabetes. Apples are a great snack choice and are a highly satisfying, nutritious, healthy food to eat! *** FREE RECIPE *** SUMMER APPLE SALAD Ingredients: 1 apple cut into cubes 4 cups of salad greens A few thinly sliced onion 1 small lemon Balsamic vinaigrette ingredients* 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 6 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Directions: Place cut apple cubes at the bottom of a salad bowl. Top the apples with the sliced onion. Squeeze lemon juice over the apples and onions to prevent them from browning. Top with salad greens. Cover the dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. Right before serving, toss the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve immediately. ENJOY! We will remove the pot, wrap the roots and soil with wet paper towels, seal in a plastic bag, and ship via USPS priority mail to assure freshness. We ship to all 50 states and territories including CA, HI, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands with TX Ag Dept. Inspection Certificate on all plants going out of state. When you get the tree, put it in healthy soil and water as needed. Shipping Update: We no longer ship to california.