Apple trees are deciduous fruit trees that are known for their delicious and nutritious fruits. They are typically grown in temperate regions and require a certain amount of chilling hours during winter to produce fruit.
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Varieties: There are numerous apple varieties available, each with its own unique flavor, texture, and color. Some popular varieties include Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, and Red Delicious.
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Growing Conditions: Apple trees thrive in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. They require full sun exposure (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day) to produce high-quality fruit.
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Planting: Apple trees should be planted in early spring or fall. They need sufficient space for their roots to spread out, so make sure to provide adequate spacing between trees. It's also important to choose a suitable rootstock for your specific growing conditions.
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Origins: |
M. x domestica Hybrdi |
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Height: |
10' - 15' |
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Spread: |
10’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water Regularly. Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew. Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites. Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits. Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size. Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.
COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed
IMAGES: Forest and Kim Starr, Starr-201126-8571-Malus pumila-Dixie Red Delight fruiting habit-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui (50859499723), CC BY 2.0, (2) Forest and Kim Starr, Starr-170909-0082-Malus pumila-Dixie Red Delight young fruit-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui - Flickr - Starr Environmental, CC BY 2.0, (3) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-181105-5853-Malus pumila-Dixie Red Delight fruit-Hawea Pl Olinda-Maui (44903868625), CC BY 3.0 US
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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