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Apple Trees
Planting apple trees can be the start of
a long relationship with nature since an
apple tree can be an annual source of apples
for as many as 50 years.
Apple trees require two different varieties
in order to pollinate, so never buy just
one variety if you want apples. The trees
must bloom at the same time, and there are
some guidelines on which varieties cross-pollinate
well. Consult with the store where you but
the trees to make sure you choose compatible
varieties.
Apple trees require plenty of sun, so do
not plant them where they would be shaded
by other trees or buildings. They also are
sensitive to cold during the spring, so avoid
planting apple trees in a sunken area, at
the bottom of a hill, in a wooded area, near
a closed fence, or anywhere else that the
flow of air would be blocked. |
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