AT A GLANCE
Why does the apple tree bloom before the leaves sprout?
Nature has arranged it in such a way that apple trees flower before the leaves sprout, because the tree in this way more power for flowering remains. He then puts the energy into the foliage needed to feed the fruit trees.
Does the apple tree blossom or leave first?
Between the end of March and May, depending on the location, the apple tree forms first pink flowers. These sit in protective, light green sepals.
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Only after the flowers have faded does the fruit tree adorn itself with the characteristically egg-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Why do the leaves sprout after flowering?
In nature is all geared towards reproduction. The apple tree is in bloom the leaf shoot, this gives it a great advantage over other plants. For the simultaneous formation of flowers and leaves, it would require an enormous amount of energy and could produce fewer fruits.
Through the skillful tactics, initially the already
flower buds established in the previous year to open, the apple tree uses up the remaining reserves from the previous year. However, even during flowering, the buds of the leaves necessary for nutrition begin to burst.Tip
The apple blossom is quite vulnerable to frost
If late frosts set in, sub-zero temperatures at night can have devastating consequences and even endanger the entire harvest. Many fruit growers protect the blossoms from freezing by sprinkling. In your private garden you can wrap the trees in a garden fleece if there is a risk of frost or wet the blossoms with water so that they are protected from cold death by the crystallization heat.