Everything you should know

Properly dig the planting hole for an apple tree

Since the apple tree is a shallow root, it should be for everyone Apple varieties the planting hole must be dimensioned accordingly. Before the plants of Seedlings a hole should be made that is not only deeper but also wider than the root ball of the tree. Then the walls of the pit become loose with humus lined to give the new apple tree optimal starting conditions for growth. Even with one Offset of an already older apple tree, care must be taken to ensure that the planting hole is adequately dimensioned. If the shallow root runners are hindered in their growth by a stony ground, this can lead to corresponding losses growth of the apple tree.

Regular watering in dry phases

Due to the flat root dimension of the apple tree, it can be more easily damaged in long dry phases. True, a healthy tree will be without any noteworthy Diseases survive in a central European summer without artificial irrigation, but the drought could be the most possible

harvest delicately decimate. You should therefore plant the tree extensively in hot dry phases at intervals of around five to eight days water.

Pay attention to tolerance when planting near the trunk

Garden owners often don't want to just leave an apple tree in the meadow, but rather surround it with a round flower bed. With trees High trunk this is particularly easy because the apple tree, despite its properties as a shallow root, only develops a few main roots, leaving room for other plants around the trunk. So-called rambler roses, but also annual plants such as these, are suitable for growing Nasturtiums have their attraction with their protective function against aphids. More plant species for one Underplanting would be:

• Columbine
• Ground cover
• Currants

Tips & Tricks

In order to avoid difficulties with the harvest, the planting should be around the Tree grate not be stretched too far. In addition, large shrubs with deep roots also mean competition for water and nutrients for the tree.