Growing fruit is not always an easy thing to do. The key to growing crisp, juicy apples is to choose a tree that is the correct size and type for your garden. Choosing the wrong apple tree will make caring for it a lot harder, and will result in poor growth.

Before you rush off to purchase the first apple tree you see, consider what size apple tree you wish to grow in your garden. The height and spread of the tree will vary depending on the type brought. The size of the tree will depend on how big your garden in and how much gardening you will do. The size of an apple tree is determined by the lower part called the rootstock.

Another thought before you plant an apple tree is to decide what kind of apples you wish to grow. Do you want them for cooking? Do you like crisp, soft, or acidic apples? Apples trees can also last a number of seasons, so it is important you know which tree is what.

There is a huge selection of apple trees you can purchase with apple types ranging from pink lady, granny smith, golden delicious etc. Aside from the taste you enjoy, you must also consider pollination. Most apple trees will grow healthy apples when they get pollen from other apple trees. These apple trees are generally self-sterile.

Choosing a place for your apple tree will also have an impact on growth. When planting your apple tree, ensure you leave enough room for two trees to grow. The reason for this is that with two trees, you are more likely to get more fruit. As stated earlier, fruit will be produced from pollen from the pollens from other trees. Usually, two apples trees will produce enough fruit for 3-4 people.

When growing your apple tree, aside from water and pollen from other plants, ensure it is in an area that has a lot of sunlight. To grow to their full potential, apple trees need around six hours of sunlight a day.

To grow your apple tree so that it produces as much fruit possible, make sure the tree gets good drainage. Place your apple tree in a pH level of around 6.5 to get maximum results.

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