Basically, an apple tree in the garden does not require an exceptional amount of care. However, with care measures such as a targeted pruning, the health of the tree and the yield of the apple tree can be increased.

Do you have to water an apple tree?

Basically, the natural rain and the moisture stored in the soil should be sufficient all year round to supply the apple tree with water through its fine roots. However, during hot dry periods during the summer, it can have a positive effect on the expected harvest if the apple tree is watered extensively every three to four days. Daily watering would be rather harmful as it can lead to waterlogging in the root area of the apple tree.

Can you transplant an apple tree?

A young apple seedling from a pot can be most successfully planted outdoors in autumn. The following things should be prepared for this:

  • a spade to dig the hole in the ground
  • Compost to fertilize the planting hole
  • Irrigation water for watering the planted tree

In the case of older apple trees, the root ball must be dug out large enough so that as few of the fine hairy roots as possible are injured. Also, once transplanted, an older tree can usually only survive with a heavy pruning for rejuvenation.

When and how to prune an apple tree?

The most important pruning of the apple tree should be done in winter, when it is in the so-called sap dormancy between December and March. However, if there are many water shoots, a summer pruning is also helpful in order to be able to direct as much energy as possible into the development of the fruit. When pruning in autumn, fruit mummies are removed and errors from the previous cuts are corrected.

How do you fertilize an apple tree?

Over-fertilization of the apple tree should be avoided, as it can lead to excessive shoot growth and damage to the apples. It makes sense to add compost around the trunk and supplement it with long-term fertilizers such as horn shavings.(32.93€)

tips and tricks

The most important care measure for the apple tree is the formation of a light and well-ventilated treetop through a targeted cut. In this way, diseases and fungal infestation can be regulated in a natural way.

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