Gunma Meigetsu Apple Tree – Semi-Dwarf M7 Rootstock, Super Sweet Japanese Honey Apple, 32 Inches Tall

Gunma Meigetsu Apple Tree Overview

The Gunma Meigetsu Apple Tree (Malus domestica ‘Gunma Meigetsu’) is a premium Japanese variety known for its exceptional sweetness and rich, honey-like flavor. This bare root tree stands approximately 32 inches tall and is grafted onto M7 semi-dwarf rootstock, making it an ideal choice for home orchards and edible landscapes. The tree produces crisp, juicy apples that ripen late in the season, about four weeks after the Toki variety.

Key Features

• Premium Japanese honey apple variety with intense sweetness
• Bare root tree approximately 32 inches tall
• Grafted on M7 semi-dwarf rootstock for manageable growth
• Produces crisp, juicy fruit with outstanding eating quality
• Late-season harvest, ripening about four weeks after Toki
• Suitable for backyard orchards and edible landscapes

Growing Information

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature Height: 12–16 feet, smaller with pruning
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination with other apple varieties such as Fuji or Gala
• Container Friendly: Possible when young, but best planted in the ground for long-term growth

For optimal fruit size and sweetness, thin the fruit early in the season. Planting near another apple variety will ensure proper pollination and better yields. The tree ships dormant and ready for planting in a protective tall box.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.