Light
Full sun, at least six hours. More sun, sweeter fruit.
Growing guide · Edibles
Malus domestica
How to grow Apple.
Three apples, one hole to dig.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 5–8
- Size
- 10–15 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide
- Spacing
- 12–15 ft from other trees.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Deep weekly watering for the first two summers, then during dry spells and while fruit is sizing.
Planting and soil
Plant in early spring or fall. Keep the graft union a couple of inches above the soil. Stake for the first year.
Feeding
A balanced fruit-tree fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Late winter. Keep an open shape and balance the three varieties; tag each one so you know which is which.
Through the year
Bloom in spring. Thin fruit to one per cluster in early summer. Harvest late summer into fall as each variety ripens.
If something's off
Scab and cedar-apple rust show as spots on leaves and fruit. Rake up fallen leaves in fall and keep the canopy open for airflow.
Why we stock it: It solves the apple pollination problem in the space of one tree.
Three-in-One Apple Treefrom $149.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Three-in-One Apple Treefrom $149.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it