ROYAL OAK FARM NURSERY
Royal Oak Farm Orchard Apple Trees are usually available mid-April through Late October, but they do sell our quickly.
From late-April through mid-August the Nursery is open by appointment only.
From mid-June through mid-November our on-site tree nursery is open by appointment during regular market hours or while supplies last.
Royal Oak Farm apple trees can be pre-ordered online any time from December 19 through August 15 and picked up starting in mid-April each spring by appointment only, while supplies last.
We do not ship any trees.
NEWS YOU CAN USE!
CONTAINER TREES ARE $39.95 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. BARE ROOT TREES ARE $34.95 EACH WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. THE LIST OF AVAILABLE VARIETIES FOR 2024 ARE LISTED BELOW.
WE DO NOT SHIP ANY TREES.
NURSERY HOURS
Mid-April through Mid-August, by appointment only Tuesday - Saturday at 815-228-2174.
Mid-August through Late October ~ Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Variety, Rootstock and Pollinator Group*
Crimson Crisp (Disease Resistant) - B9 ---- Group 3
Empire - G41 ------------------------------ Group 3
Goldrush - B9 ----------------------------- Group 3
Honeycrisp
- B9 -------------------------- Group 3
Liberty (Disease Resistant) - B9 -------------- Group 2
McIntosh (Disease Resistant) - B9 ---------- Group 2
Snow Sweet
- B9 ------------------------- Group 3
Click on variety name for description
Indicates Sold Out
Trees are now available to pre-order for Spring 2024 delivery. The varieties listed are available for pre-order but they do go fast so place your order below before they are sold out!
WE DO NOT SHIP ANY TREES!
*Before Ordering, Learn about Pollinator Groups and Rootstocks below!
ABOUT POLLINATION GROUPS
Apple varieties are grouped according to when they flower.
The earliest pollination group to blossom is Group 1, followed by Groups 2 and 3 and, bringing up the rear towards the end of spring, Group 4. Most of our trees are either Group 2 or Group 3, making the selection process considerably simpler. It's best to pick different varieties from the same group to ensure they will be in flower at the same time, though varieties from adjacent groups will offer some overlap and hence pollination success. Group 2 and 3 will work together to cross pollinate each other.
ABOUT ROOTSTOCK GROUPS
Today, all commercial apple trees are grafted to a rootstock, which controls the size of the tree. The use of clonal rootstocks for apples began in the mid-1900s. Selections from the East Malling Research Station, Kent, England, were introduced to commercial fruit production as a means to control tree vigor, promote early fruiting and improve tree efficiency. The widespread acceptance of this technology led the way for rootstock breeding in the United States, Poland and the former Soviet Union. The M and EMLA rootstocks from East Malling, the Bud rootstocks from the former Soviet Union and more recently, the G rootstocks from Geneva, New York, have become the most commonly used rootstocks for apple production in the United States and throughout the world.
Bare Root Trees
$34.95
BARE ROOT TREES SOLD OUT FOR 2024!
Our bare root apple trees are from 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter and approximately 4' to 5' tall and are only available for the two week bare root season. The selection list contains varieties currently available in bare root for immediate planting in the spring. We receive shipments of fruit trees the first week of April through the second week of April, depending on the weather. If you are wondering if we have a certain variety not listed, please feel free to contact us. To place an order for bare root apple trees, select the variety or varieties you may want and add them to your shopping cart. Two different varieties are required to cross pollinate unless flowering crab trees are nearby. To place an order for bare root apple trees, select the variety or varieties you may want, add them to your shopping cart and pay for them through our e-commerce platform. You do not need to have an account in order for your credit card to be processed to purchase your trees. You will be notified by email when your trees arrive. Your trees will be ready for you to pick up here at the orchard on Saturday mornings by appointment only from mid-April to May 11, 2024. After that date only container trees are available. Order your trees below.
Container Trees
$39.95
CONTAINER TREES NOW AVAIALABLE SO ORDER NOW FOR SPRING 2024 PICKUP!
Our potted/container apple trees are from 1/2" to 5/8" in diameter and approximately 4' to 6' tall. They are available in 7 gallon biodegradable containers*. The selection list below is what is currently available in container trees for immediate pickup and planting.
Two different varieties are required to cross pollinate unless flowering crab trees are nearby. To place an order for container apple trees, select the variety or varieties you may want, add them to your shopping cart and pay for them through PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account in order for your credit card to be processed to purchase your trees. Your trees will be ready for you to pick up here at the orchard by appointment on Saturday mornings between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM when an order is placed from April 22 through May 27, 2023. From May 27 through August 20, 2023, contact us for an appointment to pick up your trees any Thursday - Saturday at 815-228-2174. From August 19 to October 31 trees may be picked up during normal business hours any Tuesday through Sunday. Trees will only be available while supplies last. Order your trees below.
*About Our Degradeable Root Pouches
Every year, millions of plastic pots find their way into landfills. The petroleum and other fossil fuels used to create these pots, along with their inability to break down, result in a negative impact on our environment. Our Jeria Grow Bag uses its award-winning technology to convert a mixture of recycled natural fibers into their patented grow bags. These materials, otherwise destined for our landfills, see a second life as a lightweight, breathable geo-textile. Jeria then uses this textile to create plant pots that degrade (break down) once you plant them in the ground. The Non-Woven Fabric allows roots to breathe and grow healthier, boosts plant growth and yields. Decreases risk of transplant shock, creates improved overall root structure, and the are BPA-free. These fabric pots are wonderful for plants. They are breathable, so roots stay cool in summer and do not suffocate from over-watering. The fabric material allows for water permeation, so there is sufficient drainage without the need for holes in the pot. This product is perfect for in-ground as well as above ground growing. The uses are endless! Since they are made from flexible fabric, they do not chip or break like standard pots. You no longer have to clean up broken shards as you do with clay pots. And they allow your apple trees to be planted any time of the year instead of just spring or late fall!
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