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Dwarf Apple

Dwarfing rootstocks keep apple trees small enough for small gardens or large pots. Most varieties need a compatible pollination partner and winter chill.

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Key figures

Soil pH

6.0 – 7.0

Sun

Full sun

First crop

2 – 4 years

Pollination

Needs a partner

How to grow it

  1. 1

    Choose a rootstock suited to the space.

  2. 2

    Stake young trees for the first years.

  3. 3

    Thin fruitlets to one per cluster.

  4. 4

    Prune in winter for structure.

Sources

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