Tag: Apple Trees

If you’re growing apples it might come as a surprise when I say that you should be throwing away some of the young apples on your tree. I…

Malus x domestica ‘McIntosh’ Some apple cultivars are popular for a while and then seem to fade into insignificance, but others stand the test of time, dominating the…

If you’re growing fruit trees, you will have to become familiar with the process of pruning, there’s just no way around it. Species like plums, cherries, and apples…

M. x domestica ‘Cripps Pink’ For a tart treat that’s visually a-peel-ing, it’s hard to beat Pink Lady® apples. They’re as pretty as a picture with pink skin…

If you or someone you know is growing an exceptional apple tree that you want to recreate, you can’t do it by harvesting and sowing seeds. Most modern…

Venturia inaequalis Apple maggots are irritating and powdery mildew is a pain, but when it comes to apple tree problems, scab is a big deal. This disease costs…

Malus x domestica When somebody says, “Imagine a tree,” what do you picture? Many of us envision an apple tree, with its characteristic shape and coloring. And if…