Planting an Apple Tree

It's Easy to Plant Your Own Apple Tree With These Step-By-Step Instructions

If you are looking to add new style and flavor to your backyard this spring, than you should consider planting an old fashion apple tree. One of the best things about the springtime is the great abundance of fresh fruit and what better way to contribute to nature’s birth than by planting one of America’s favorite plants.

I will help you plant the perfect apple tree by giving you great tips and step-by-step instructions. You will find that planting an apple tree is not only fun but it is also rewarding.

The first step to planting your apple tree is to scope out the best area to place your plant. This spot should be an in area where the soil is rich and well drained and gets plenty of sunlight. The best place would be where the tree can get a good abundance of early morning sun and good air circulation. This will help to reduce an occurrence of powdery mildew disease; which is a common fungal disease of angiosperms. This is called powdery mildew because the mycelium of the fungus growing on the leaves, stems and flowers appears as a white powdery substance.

The best time to plant your tree, if you live in the North, would be during the spring, however, if you live in the South, the best time would be to plant your tree during the fall. The reason that Southerners should plant their trees in the fall is because the roots of the tree will have been established by the time that springtime rolls around. This will give your tree a head start blooming.

The next step to planting your apple tree will be to clear out all of the weeds and grass from the area. You should form a bare circle for each transplant, about 4 ft in diameter.

After you have the area where you would like to plant your tree prepared, the next step is to go to a nursery and pick out an apple tree. When buying an apple tree from a nursery you should look for bare-root stock that is about one year old. You should avoid planting apple trees that are more than three years old because younger trees are much easier to maintain.