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Sourcing apple trees locally #923898

Asked January 24, 2026, 9:43 AM EST

Hello! Im looking for help sourcing a couple honeycrisp apple trees and a partner tree variety (gala or fuji, but open to other options). Do you have any recommendations of local nurseries in the metro detroit or lansing areas? I wanted to source through a UMN grower but the only source in michigan is a bulk seller.

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response


Hello Taylor,

MSU Extension can't endorse or recommend nurseries in metro Detroit or the Lansing area for sourcing Honeycrisp and compatible pollinator varieties such as Gala, Fuji, or other mid‑season bloomers. Michigan State University (MSU) does, however, provide excellent extension guidance on apple varieties and pollination.

Below are nurseries I found online: (Not endorsed or recommended)

Nurseries Near Metro Detroit - These nurseries commonly carry fruit trees, including Honeycrisp and partner varieties:

More information at these links:

Auburn Oaks Garden Center

Leading Garden Center in Farmington Hills, MI | Farmer John's Greenhouse | Home Garden Fashion

Otherworld Grosse Pointe Nursery - OtherWorld | OtherWorldGP.com

Nurseries Near Lansing - These nurseries commonly carry fruit trees, including Honeycrisp and partner varieties:

More information at these links:

Greenhouse and Garden Center, Florist | Lansing, MI | Lansing Gardens

Tree Sales | Discount Trees | Michigan

Mayhew's Tree Farm & Nursery | Fowlerville, MIichigan | Tree Farm & Nursery

Pollination Guidance (MSU Extension–based)

MSU Extension (.edu) provides clear guidance on apple pollination compatibility. Honeycrisp requires a mid‑season blooming partner. Suitable options include:

Gala

Fuji

Empire

McIntosh

Cortland

Jonathan

These bloom in overlapping windows with Honeycrisp, ensuring strong fruit set.

Helpful .edu Resources

While nurseries themselves aren’t .edu, these MSU Extension pages are excellent for planning:

MSU Extension – Apple Pollination & Variety Selection Offers bloom charts and compatibility guidance.

Fruit Trees for Michigan - Apple & Pear | Wafler Nursery

MSU Extension – Fruit Tree Care & Site Selection Covers soil prep, spacing, and planting best practices.

Michigan Fruit Trees for Sale - Mehrabyan Nursery

Other Helpful Resources at the links below:

Smart Gardening: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees - Gardening in Michigan

Growing apples in the home garden | UMN Extension

I hope this helps!



An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 24, 2026, 3:35 PM EST

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