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Apple trees are better grown in Northern America. They will not do so well in some of the more Southern States in the US.
Firstly, you will have to find out what types of apple trees grow best in the area where you live. Ask at your local garden center, or local gardeners in your area, for advice on the types of trees best suited to the region where you are going to plant your tree. Maybe a dwarf tree would be better than a standard sized tree for the area you are going to be planting.
Once you decide on the size of tree, you can then make a decision on what type of apples will be growing on the tree. For example, Golden Delicious, Haralred, Honeycrisp, or Cortland are a few varieties. These are just a few examples of types of apple tree there is a lot more choices depending on what you would like to use the apples for. There are sweet, tart, and crisp varieties that can be used. This will be a matter of taste for the apple tree grower.
However, if you wish not to have to spray too much due to diseases of the tree, then there are some types of trees that require less spraying. These are Redfree, Liberty, Freedom, and Enterprise trees. Common diseases in apple trees which these types are more immune to than other trees are, cedar apple rust, powdery mildew, fire blight, and apple scab.
It is recommended that you grow more than one variety of apple tree to increase the chances of pollination. The transferring of pollen from tree to tree is done mainly by the work of the bees, so it is particularly bad for pollination purposes if a lot of pesticides are used.
The perfect place to plant an apple tree is in an area with plenty of sunlight, and in well-drained, rich soil. Early morning sun is particular useful for preventing powdery mildew disease.
When you bring your apple tree home, you should soak the roots in water for at least thirty minutes. Younger trees, less than three years old is said to be easier to establish. Even though a tree may look bigger, it is not necessarily easier to grow.
You will need to dig a hole twice the diameter of the roots. Dig down about a foot deeper than the length of the roots. The bud union should be raised two inches above ground level. The scion meets the rootstock as a result of grafting, and this is called the bud union. Transplant the tree, fill in the hole, making sure to water as the hole is being filled. Add mulch around the tree to keep the weeds and grass from returning.
Finally when all the hard work is done, there is still more work in order to keep the trees growing happily. Pruning must be done on a regular basis in order to keep healthy trees. You should cut the branches at an angle to enable radiating growth of your apple tree.
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