Apple trees are favourable in any garden landscape as it provides tons of shade, can be used as a hedge plant and makes a beautiful ornamental tree.

It’s a medium-size tree with an upright growth habit that bears tasty fruit from late Summer to early Autumn and is also enjoyed by many wildlife animals.  Apple trees are often eaten fresh or used for cooking, filling pastry, medicine, construction and indoor or container planting.

Apple trees can be planted with clovers, garlic, marigold, other flowers and other nitrogen-fixing plants.  However, they should not be planted with walnut, cedar, grass, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes or eggplant.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -7°C
• Estimated height: 2-12m
• Estimated width: 2-12m
• Planting distance: 5-8m
• Drought-resistant
• Can be pruned to bonsai
• Normal disease susceptibility
• Medium to high chilling required

Cultivars: Early red, Golden delicious, Anna, Granny smith.

Pollen compatibility: Two types are needed for pollination.

Water requirements: Moderate watering.

Fun facts: Apples are filled with dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants which may help lower the risk of chronic conditions.  It may also help with weight loss and better your brain and gut health.