{"id":5028,"date":"2023-04-09T04:44:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T03:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=5028"},"modified":"2023-04-09T04:44:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T03:44:39","slug":"how-long-does-apple-tree-take-to-mature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/how-long-does-apple-tree-take-to-mature\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does apple tree take to mature?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The apple tree is a deciduous tree that takes on average 4-5 years to mature. The timeframe can be impacted by a number of things such as the climate, the type of apple tree, and how well it is cared for.<\/p>\n

The average apple tree takes four to five years to produce its first fruit.<\/p>\n

How long does it take an apple tree to grow full size? <\/h2>\n

A standard apple tree can take a bit longer to grow and bear fruit than dwarf trees do. Be prepared to wait between four and eight years for the apple tree maturity.<\/p>\n

Apples are self-unfruitful plants, meaning that they need to be cross-pollinated in order to produce fruit. You will need to plant at least two different apple tree varieties within 50 feet of one another in order to get a good fruit set. Some apple varieties, such as Golden Delicious, will produce a crop without cross-pollination from a second variety. However, for the best results, it is still recommended that you plant two different varieties.<\/p>\n

How long does a Honeycrisp apple tree take to grow <\/h3>\n