Thinking of planting apple trees
Mali Hart
2 years ago
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planting an apple tree- decisions and advice wanted
Comments (7)These apple varieties are considered more disease resistance (than most), Enterprise, Freedom, Liberty, Pristine and William's Pride. I don't know if any of these are self pollinating. However, if you see crab apple trees in your neighborhood, there is a good chance that your one tree will be pollinated. I like my William's Pride so much, I planted a second one. On semi-dwarf rootstock, it fruits in 3 yrs. It tastes good and is easy to grow. I don't know it's storage life. I never have enough because I also give them to friends and neighbors. In my climate, WP is resistant to Cedar Apple rust, apple scab and powderly mildew. I don't have to spray for any of these diseases. However, I don't think any apple variety is immune to insects such as apple maggot flies or coddling moths. I don't spray, I use a bagging method and hanging red spheres smeared with tangle foot glue to trap flies. You stated that you'll plant your tree in the front yard. If you don't want your neighbors to question why you put ziplock bags on your apples, you will need to learn to spray. Otherwise, it's diificult to get undamaged apples. Oh, after you do all that, squirrels will take your apples. They love fruit. The only effective way is to kill them. I have not had the guts to kill any (yet) and had many fruit taken away, at times, right in front of my eyes. Many of us here started growing fruit trees with little to no knowledge about it. At least you asked first before planting. I planted a few and faced a number of problems before I found this forum . Keep reading,and asking, you'll be successful....See Moresize/age of fruit tree at purchase
Comments (4)Elgringo: Buying older trees is a really, really bad idea. If you can find them, such as at that fly-by-night nursery that I shall not name, they will cost a fortune and another fortune to ship. Smaller trees adapt much better to your soil and growing condtions, and will catch up and pass older trees in 3-4 years, and be healthier for it. My favorites for vigor are 1-year whips, but I am willing to compromise and go for 2-year trees. Be patient and give your apple trees a little time. You will be glad you did. Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA...See MoreGarden centers/nurseries in Charlotte?
Comments (2)I am certain there are others closer to you than I, but I can suggest a fun day trip down to Matthews and Renfro Hardware. It is a trip back in time to the local hardware/seed store. They have several varieties of fruit trees and are very helpful. They even have chickens in the back....See MoreJust planted 2 apple trees and a peach tree. Please help
Comments (4)Since you have a decently sized clear area surrounding the trees, you can get by with just removing some of the soil surrounding the trunk to expose the root flare, rather than digging and lifting. Much better for the tree at this time of year as well. Once the root flare is exposed, keep that area surrounding the tree mulched Avoid covering at least 3" all the way around the trunk but keep the remaining soil covered with a good mulch to keep weeds away and conserve moisture....See MoreMali Hart
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