Fruits
Intermediate
Perennial
Apple
Malus domestica
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About Plant: Apple
A long-lived cold-climate fruit tree with thousands of cultivars. Choose cultivars suited to your hardiness zone and compatible pollination partners.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun (6-8+ hrs)
WaterDeep, regular while establishing
SoilWell-drained loam (6.0-7.0)
Spacing12-20 feet depending on rootstock
Height8-25 feet depending on rootstock
Time to Harvest2-5 years to first fruit
Planting DepthPlant graft union above soil line
Germination TimeVaries; usually propagated/grafted
Expert Growing Tips
Plant two compatible cultivars unless the cultivar is self-fertile. Prune for light and airflow and thin crowded fruit.