{"product_id":"apple-norland-dwarf-5","title":"Apple Norland Dwarf #5","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNorland Dwarf Apple – Quick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorland apple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very cold‑hardy variety bred in Canada, making it a reliable choice for short‑season and prairie climates. The \u003cem\u003edwarf\u003c\/em\u003e version refers to the tree being grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, which keeps it small and easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize (dwarf rootstock):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6–8 ft (1.8–2.5 m) tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, slightly spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (Zone 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecocity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces fruit early (often 2–3 years after planting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruit Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-striped apple, medium size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, sweet-tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp when fresh but softens quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating fresh (right off the tree)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplesauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal for long-term storage — typically only lasts a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorland is \u003cstrong\u003enot fully self‑fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e. It needs another \u003cstrong\u003eearly or mid‑season flowering apple\u003c\/strong\u003e nearby for best fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood partners include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorkent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoodland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParkland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattleford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrairie Magic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rooted Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46682446626978,"sku":"A10370","price":114.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7127\/9778\/files\/Apple-Norland.jpg?v=1773779257","url":"https:\/\/countrygardener.ca\/products\/apple-norland-dwarf-5","provider":"C+S Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}