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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 2, 2011
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    Most apple varieties need to cross-pollinate for good fruit set. There are a few cultivars that are self-fruitful. If the label or catalog description doesn't mention that the tree is self-fruitful or self-pollinating, plant another cultivar to be sure you have good fruit set. Some trees may be sold as "self-pollinating" or "self-fruitful." While they are able to pollinate themselves, they will produce more apples if they are cross-pollinated.

    This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 20, 2011
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    It sounds like you may have wooly aphids. This article will help you with that:
    http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/treefruit/pests/waa/waa.asp

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    Nikki on
    October 14, 2011
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    This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/bareroot-planting.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2014
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    It sounds like you have woolly aphids. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/woolly-aphid-control.htm As for the damaged leaves, what does the damage look like? It will help us narrow down which pests it could be and advise on getting rid of it.

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 13, 2014
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    Assuming that you want to pot up, in other words put into a larger pot to promote growth, use a pot one size larger than the current one. From a 12" pot go to a 14" diameter. This article has general information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm
    The "when" to repot is a subject of debate. Some people say late winter - early spring, while the plant is still dormant; others say late spring - early summer, when the plant is heading into its period of greatest growth. The dormant period is recommended to avoid damaging roots, but I prefer the summer time, because bonsai growers have proven that cutting roots is not damaging to the plant, so that's not really a factor.

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    shelley on
    April 8, 2015
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    This article discusses cedar apple rust and prescribes a course of treatment:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/cedar-apple-rust-control.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2015
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    This is caused by a fungus, likely apple rust. You can treat the tree with a fungicide and that should help. This article will help as well:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/apple-tree-diseases.htm

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