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Recommend sources of apple trees for Backyard grower #891635

Asked January 16, 2025, 9:30 AM EST

Would you recommend fruit tree nurseries that sell to backyard growers and either ship or pick up? I am located in southeast Michigan but I will travel 100 miles.

Washtenaw County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello,

While we do not provide recommendations for companies, there are a few options to consider.

Some large nurseries like Adams County in Pennsylvania and Cummins in New York can fill and ship small orders, while some others only fill large orders (I believe Stark Bros. is like this).

There are also small nurseries like Windy Rock in Manchester that are more focused on trees suited for organic or low-input production. A quick online search gives a couple more options within the range you mentioned, such as Mayhew's (Fowlerville) and Sloan Farm (Howell). You could also try a local garden center, but keep in mind that mMany garden centers that carry fruit trees don’t give you information about the rootstocks the trees are on, though there are always exceptions.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 16, 2025, 2:41 PM EST

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