{"product_id":"5-seeds-docynia-indica-wild-apple-fruit-tree-hardy-garden-plant","title":"5 Seeds Docynia indica Wild Apple Fruit Tree Hardy Garden Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eDocynia indica, commonly called wild apple or Indian crabapple, is a hardy fruiting tree native to the Himalayan region and parts of Southeast Asia. It is valued for its attractive spring blossoms, ornamental foliage, and small apple-like fruits that ripen in autumn, adding both visual interest and edible potential to temperate gardens and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits of Docynia indica are typically used to make jams, jellies, preserves, and beverages, similar to crabapple preparations, though they are quite tart when eaten fresh. The tree also serves as a decorative specimen in mixed borders and wildlife-friendly plantings. It is adaptable to a range of temperate climates and, once established, is relatively low maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Docynia indica\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Deciduous fruiting tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, spreading canopy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, loamy soil\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 3-5 years from seed\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 5-8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratification recommended before sowing\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 15-20 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Hardy ornamental and fruiting tree for temperate gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663313141896,"sku":"EXGA-1056","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_438fd5e9-79f3-4265-81fe-013ec92eff69.png?v=1791896563","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-docynia-indica-wild-apple-fruit-tree-hardy-garden-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}