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- Q.Apple Trees Won’t Bloom - We have 2 apple trees 5 years old and 1 3 years. They are all healthy but none will bloom.
- Q.Do I Need To Fertilize My Mountain Apple Tree? - I live in Hawaii. The tree is flowering.
- Q.Can I Plant 5 Gallon Apple Trees Now? (It’s February 13th) - Hello, yesterday, I went to Home Depot yo get a couple of things and I saw they had fruit trees! ...
- Q.Apple Tree Disease Question - I have an apple tree that has not produced fruit for several years and wonder if you could diagnose the ...
- Q.I Have Over-pruned My Apple Tree, There Is Now No Canopy Left, How Do I Save It?! - The tree is mature, been here for about 10/15 years and produced loads of apples last year.
- Q.Best Fertilizer For Apple Trees - I've put in 2 semi dwarf apple trees as bare root. What is the best fertilizer to use and when ...
- Q.Dormant Oil Spray - Hello. I put too strong a solution of dormant oil spray on my apple trees: 120 ml of lime sulphur ...
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Anonymous on
January 25, 2022Q.Apple Trees Won’t Bloom
We have 2 apple trees 5 years old and 1 3 years. They are all healthy but none will bloom.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 25, 2022
Certified ExpertA.No blooms, no fruit! That has to be frustrating. I would first make sure they aren't getting too much nitrogen (if in lawn they may be getting lawn fertilizer) and are getting full sun.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/no-fruit-on-apple-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-watering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pruning-apple-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-feeding.htm
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- Asked by
nskitchen3 on
January 28, 2022
Pahoa, HI 96778Q.Do I Need To Fertilize My Mountain Apple Tree?
I live in Hawaii. The tree is flowering.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 28, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I would be sure to fertilize as often as a soil test deems necessary. This will ensure that your tree remains at an optimum level of health.
Feeding will depend on the fertility of the soil, and your soil should be, relatively, nutrient rich!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mountain-apple/mountain-apple-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
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February 13, 2022
randolph njQ.Can I Plant 5 Gallon Apple Trees Now? (It’s February 13th)
Hello, yesterday, I went to Home Depot yo get a couple of things and I saw they had fruit trees! I’ve always wanted to grow apple trees so I got a couple. Is it okay to plant them now ( it’s mid February right now) or should I wait until April? I live in northern New Jersey. If I should wait until April, I have a garage where I can store them. Do I need to water them if they get too dry? I know they are dormant right now but I just want to make sure.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It really depends on the apple cultivar that you chose. Make sure that you consult the tag that came with it, or ask the nursery which cultivar that you bought. Once you find that out, you can get a more exact date for planting.
Generally, though, if you chose an apple that is meant for your area, you can plant as soon as the ground has thawed out, thoroughly. You must catch it before the tree starts to leaf out for the year. Keeping indoors will be unnecessary, and could force it to leaf out early. You don't want that to happen.
These articles will help you with the care of apple trees:
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Anonymous on
February 22, 2022Q.Apple Tree Disease Question
I have an apple tree that has not produced fruit for several years and wonder if you could diagnose the problem and also suggest ways of restoring the tree to fruit-bearing health. The tree is diseased - with the problem affecting both leaves and fruit. The leaves are distorted, with brown patches and silvery trails running through them. There is also a powdery discharge on smaller branches. And when there were fruits, some contained blotchy patches. I have attached photos of the leaves - but I don't have any pictures of the fruit. Your advice would be appreciated. Many thanks - Tony Stark
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This tree is suffering from leaf miners, galls, and infections from infestation. Because multiple systems are involved, I would make sure to contact your local agricultural extension. This will, likely, end with the removal of the tree, though.
This collection of articles will help for the next time that you have an apple tree planted:
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Anonymous on
February 23, 2022Q.I Have Over-pruned My Apple Tree, There Is Now No Canopy Left, How Do I Save It?!
The tree is mature, been here for about 10/15 years and produced loads of apples last year.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I'm afraid you will get a bunch of waterspouts. If all the leaves are gone there is no way for the tree to produce food for the rest of the tree.
The only thing you can do is make sure you take care of it properly with correct fertilization and watering to help it heal. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/damage-from-over-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/how-to-correct-pruning-mistakes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/pruning-apple-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-feeding.htm
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Anonymous on
February 25, 2022Q.Best Fertilizer For Apple Trees
I've put in 2 semi dwarf apple trees as bare root. What is the best fertilizer to use and when should I fertilize?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 7, 2022
Certified ExpertA.We don't recommend brands, but this article tells you how and when.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-feeding.htm
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March 17, 2022Q.Dormant Oil Spray
Hello. I put too strong a solution of dormant oil spray on my apple trees: 120 ml of lime sulphur and 60 ml of oil in 2 litres of water instead of 3. Should I do anything to correct? Rinse off? and Start again?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can lightly spray with water to dilute the oil, but do not wash it all off.
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