A fruit tree in your landscape is a gift that keeps on giving. Once established, it will provide a bountiful harvest of fresh, sweet fruits – far superior to store-bought options. This guide highlights some of the diverse apple varieties you can grow right here in Virginia!
Growing Your Own Apples
Growing apple trees in the home garden can be a fun and rewarding experience, so long as you know all the tips and tricks. Here are the essential tips for successfully growing apples at home:
- Plant at least 2 compatible varieties to ensure proper cross-pollination (except for self-fruiting “multi-graft” trees)
- Expect fruit production in 2-7 years for standard trees, 2 years for dwarf varieties
- Plant standard apple trees 35 feet apart, semi-dwarf trees 10-15 feet apart, and dwarf trees 8-0 feet apart
To learn more about variety and rootstock, site selection, proper planting, training, pruning, fertility, and pest control stop in and see the experts at Meadows Farms!
Apple Varieties Available at Meadows Farms
Remember, the apples listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms for other varieties or special requests.