Content
- The apple tree and its growth over the seasons
- The growth of the apple tree between pleasure and frustration
- Growth is determined by the site conditions, the cut and the predisposition
- Use the cut to steer growth in the right direction
- Tips & Tricks
The apple tree and its growth over the seasons
The apple tree is one of the most widespread fruit trees in Central European private gardens, after all, it allows, with usually little work a rich harvest of sweet fruits. The different growth forms of the apple tree on the market show similarities and differences in terms of their growth.
The growth of the apple tree between pleasure and frustration
After planting many gardeners can not go fast enough with their apple tree. In particular, when planting a still young seedling or pulling a tree from an apple seed pass on average up to ten years to the first noteworthy harvest. But the growth of an apple tree can be a plague even from a certain size. For example, high-growth varieties must be cut back at least twice a year, in order to retain their desired shape and vitality.
Growth is determined by the site conditions, the cut and the predisposition
There are different factors that determine the growth behavior and appearance of an apple tree. These are among others:
With the choice of bush, half stem or high stem you decide on the basic size of your apple tree. An influence on the growth strength but also have the selected by the breeder growth pad and the grafted on apple variety. Last but not least, the cut can also affect the growth of the treetop.
Use the cut to steer growth in the right direction
The wintry parenting of the apple tree is an important means of influencing the shape of the treetop. This should not be too dense, as a light-drenched branch structure can naturally prevent dangerous diseases from low-resistant apple varieties.
Tips & Tricks
Many apple varieties tend to form many vertically protruding shoots at the top of the treetop during the summer months. These should be removed with the summer cut, as the shoots cost the tree a lot of strength, which actually needs it for the maturation of the fruits.