I just planted an apple tree (growing, apple trees, violet, spring)
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I was wondering if there was anything I should be aware of or tips for making sure this tree flourishes. It is kind of a symbolic tree because it's the first I've planted in a home I just bought in Minneapolis.
Very informative, thanks! Anyone have personal experiences with apple trees to share? The tree I planted is about 3.5-4 feet tall. How long until it starts producing fruit?
just make sure that if it needs a pollinator, that you have the second tree! some need pollinators and some don't. if you do need one and don't have one, you won't have any fruit!
Exactly!!! You need more than one tree for most apple trees to pollinate and bear fruit. (Oftentimes, it will say on the tag which trees to plant together for the best apples.) However, I planted a yellow delicious apple tree in the Spring that is a self-pollinator. I have a self-pollinating peach tree, too, and the lady at the garden center said that even though they're both self-pollinating, they will help each other.
I bought my tree after apple blossom time so I don't know how well it blossomed. I'm not expecting anything this year even though the tree is quite tall and is budding new leaves all of the time. LOL, it's so gangly right now I don't think it would support a lot of apples!
im just cerious. is it a dwarf tree or a regular sized tree. a dwarf tree should produce in the first 2-3 years. a regular sized one will in like 4-6 years. and ya make sure you have a pollinator cuz most apple verities arnt self pollinating. i have had problems with deer eating the trees when they are young but since you live in Minneapolis i dont think it will be a big problem.
often times the tree will overbear and to avoid that just thin them. if you dont you will likely have small apples and not have a good crop the next year. well i hope this helps. good luck with ur new apple tree.
I have been using a product called "Root Stimulator" for my new trees; they give it at the nursery and I have seen it for sale at Lowes. It is a high phosphorus fertilzer (low nitrogen) so it stimulates root development rather than top growth. New trees should spend the first year developing its root system. Make sure you water fairly regularly if you don't have rain...and water enough so the water can soak down to the roots.
Ypu also need to be sure that you don't plant the tree too deep. There should be a slight flair at the bottom of the tree where the roots begin. Make sure this is at the surface when you plant the tree, don't bury the flair. If you need to stake the tree to support it until it becomes established be sure to do that. Don't use too much mulch, especially on a small tree. Hope this helps.
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