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Caring for Your
Apple Trees
The domestic apple (Malus x domestica) was originally bred thousands of years ago from small fruited wild apples in Asia. Apples are the most popular fruit in America and can be grown in most regions and are available in a range of sizes and in hundreds of varieties.
Apple trees have a double value in the landscape. They produce both lovely flowers and attractive Iruit They require 3-5 years after planting to begin bearing fruit, but many will bloom the first spring after planting. Apple trees prefer full sun, but will produce fruit with only 6 hours of sun a day, and will need to be watered during dry weather. Mulching to a depth of 4" around each tree is recommended. Apples should be pruned every year, particularly when they tire young. Specialized pruning techniques are necessary to optimize fruit production and reduce disease. A wide range of pests attack all parts of apple trees; some of the most serious being scab, codling moth, apple maggot, cedar apple rust and fircblight. Your Bartlett Tree Experts representative can help you develop a program of pruning and pest control to keep your apple trees healthy and beautiful. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, or any other questions, please contact me at jwood@bartlett.com jwood@bartlett.com or 1-877-Bartlett.
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