{"id":4360,"date":"2023-04-02T05:44:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T04:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=4360"},"modified":"2023-04-02T05:44:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T04:44:58","slug":"how-tall-is-an-apple-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/how-tall-is-an-apple-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How tall is an apple tree?"},"content":{"rendered":"

An apple tree is typically about 20 feet tall. However, there are many different types of apple trees, so the height can vary somewhat. For example, the dwarf varieties of apple trees only grow to be about 6-8 feet tall.<\/p>\n

The average apple tree is about 15 to 20 feet tall.<\/p>\n

How tall is a 2 year old apple tree? <\/h2>\n

This is a Dwarf Beverly Hills Apple Tree. It is two years old and three to four feet tall. It grows in warm climates like California and Florida.<\/p>\n

Standard apple trees can reach a height of 25-35 feet (7,5 – 10 m) or even more. Semi dwarf and dwarf trees reach a height of 6-20 feet (2-6 m). The blossoms are produced in spring.<\/p>\n

How fast does an apple tree grow <\/h3>\n
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Some apple trees have a moderate to fast growth rate. Some fast growing apple trees include Red Delicious and Yellow Delicious. They can grow up to 6-10 inches per year or more.<\/p>\n

Standard apple trees can grow to be quite tall, with a spread of up to 30 feet. They produce apples on the new growth near the top of the tree.<\/p>\n

What is the average life of an apple tree? <\/h2>\n

The average healthy and well cared apple tree can live from 50 to 80 years. However, there are striking exceptions to this rule. Some apple trees have been reported to live for more than a century. An apple tree rarely produces many fruits after its 50th year of age.<\/p>\n

Pruning is critical in developing a smaller size. As intimidating as it may be, do not let the ultimate size of the tree discourage you from not keeping it small to suit your needs.<\/p>\n

Can you plant apple trees close to House? <\/h2>\n
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Fruit trees are often a better choice than ornamental trees if you are planting near to the house because the rootstocks constrain the spread of the roots. This means that the roots are less likely to damage the foundations of the house.<\/p>\n

The development of root systems is extremely rapid, with roots reaching a depth of 88 feet and a lateral spread of 12 feet in the first year. This growth continues in the second year, with a maximum lateral spread of 212 feet and a maximum depth of 17 feet.<\/p>\n

How do you control the height of an apple tree <\/h3>\n

If you want to reduce the height of a tree, you can either remove the tall, upright branches entirely, or cut them back to well-placed strong lateral branches that extend horizontally below the height of 18 feet. A chain saw is handy because these cuts generally involve removing limbs 6 inches or more in diameter.<\/p>\n

Apples are self-unfruitful, which means that they need to be cross-pollinated with another variety of apple tree in order to produce fruit. Plant at least two different apple tree varieties within 50 feet of one another for a good fruit set. Some apple varieties, such as Golden Delicious, will produce a crop without cross-pollination from a second variety.