Dwarf High Yeilding Apple Plant

🌱 Basic Characteristics
Feature Description
Height 6–10 feet (1.8–3 meters)
Spread 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 meters)
Lifespan 15–25 years
Fruit Size Same as standard apple trees
Time to Fruit 2–3 years after planting
Hardiness Zones USDA zones 4–9 (varies by variety)

🍎 Popular Dwarf Apple Varieties
Dwarf Fuji – Sweet, crisp; needs full sun.

Dwarf Honeycrisp – Popular for fresh eating; cold-hardy.

Dwarf Gala – Early fruiting, good for warmer zones.

Dwarf Granny Smith – Tart and good for baking.

Dwarf Red Delicious – Classic sweet flavor.

🌞 Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day)

Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0

Watering: Deep watering once per week; more during dry spells

Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer

✂️ Care and Maintenance
Pruning: Annual pruning needed to maintain shape and improve air circulation.

Pollination: Most need a second apple variety nearby for cross-pollination (unless self-pollinating).

Pests/Diseases: Watch for apple scab, fire blight, aphids, and codling moth.