Size & height of the apple tree

The variety of growth forms in the apple tree

That growth is coherent in the apple tree as in other plants due to influences such as light conditions, soil conditions and the supply of water and nutrients. In addition, height and size can also be largely determined by other influences, for example:

• the genetic predisposition of a Apple variety
• the interventions at Pruning
• through the Copulate predetermined growth habit

The combination of these different factors determines how great this is Root plexus and the canopy of an apple tree can become maximal.

The selection of growth forms and varieties on the market

Traditionally there are three classic growth forms in most types of fruit in Central Europe. While at the bush the copulation is made on the growth base near the ground Half-stem and High trunk over a straight trunk below the treetop. However, more and more apple trees have been bred in recent years, which are suitable for a culture

in the pot or as Trellis suitable. These sapling are on growth bases refinedthat show weaker growth and are therefore easier to control in a certain size.

The growth varies with the age of the apple tree

While young apple trees from cores need about three to four years to a height of one meter, the treetops of larger specimens can also grow up to one meter in one year. Despite the joy of increasing growth, a young tree should also be cut in order to get a well-formed and vital tree crown. A treetop with a height and a diameter of up to ten meters is for the harvest not worth much if the branches do not have the necessary stability to carry the quantity of large and heavy fruits without breaking off.

Tips & Tricks

The creation of a trellis made of apple trees enables a relatively high yield in a small space, since all branches are well illuminated and ventilated with light.