Plant library
Tree
Apple Tree
Malus domestica
Zones 3–8
The backbone of a temperate food forest — a century of harvests from one planting.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
8-20 ft apart (dwarf to standard rootstock)
Soil
Well-drained loam, pH 6.0-7.0
Difficulty
moderate
Zones
3–8
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Oct
Nov
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Choose a variety suited to your chill hours and a rootstock for your space. Prune to an open shape in late winter, thin fruit to one per cluster, and mulch out to the drip line. Two varieties for pollination.
Good companions
Comfrey (nutrient mulch), chive, dandelion
Harvest
Pick when the background color lightens and the fruit twists off cleanly.
Want a plan for growing Apple Tree?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
