Apple trees (tips and tricks)?

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ZhanZhan Flic en Flac, Mauritius Dec 04, 2013

Hello, forum. My wife has recently asked me to grow an apple tree,
as they are one of her favorite fruits; I managed to grow a seedling
which died shortly after sprouting. The water and sun seemed to be
balanced appropriately, as the plant seemed healthy. We live in a
tropical climate. What is the secret to growing a healthy apple tree?

Thank you all in advance for your assistance.

- Regards, Zhan

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Dec 06, 2013

Most apples are grafted.
This means that the roots are a strong, disease and pest resistant type of apple that does not have great fruit, but is very good at getting nutrients and water.
The upper part of the apple tree is a variety selected for good fruit.
They are not grown from seed, except for breeders who are trying to develop a new variety.

Apples are a temperate zone plant. Many require a certain amount of cold to produce fruit. There are some that are OK with less chilling. You will have to do some research to find which varieties will produce fruit for you.

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AdamAgain SW, AR(Zone 8a) Dec 07, 2013

While growing pears and apples, the biggest problem I face is fireblight.

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henryyy mp, India Dec 18, 2013

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elainefeld Hillsboro, MO Dec 22, 2013

I am starting an orchard in zone 6 Midwest
and hoped to plant apple trees. My neighbor warned me that it is not possible to grow apple trees because there are cedar trees for miles and miles. Her concern was cedar rust. I would like to try a McIntosh, just in case. Should I plant plum, cherry or pear trees instead?

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honesteyes Fort Worth, TX Feb 11, 2014

Another thing to remember about apple trees is that many are not self-pollinating, so before you buy your tree, make sure it is self pollinating or buy another apple tree as well that is a pollinator for that variety. I have a small yard, so I don't have room for 2 apple trees with what I've already got planted. I chose a dwarf golden delicious variety because it is self-pollinating.

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Feb 14, 2014

elainefeld, here is more info about the rust that infects both cedars and apples. There is a link to resistant varieties.

http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/diseases/car/car.asp

Better to start your own thread and include the main concern in the title.

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