Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Apple — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Malus domestica |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 730–1825 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 243.8–609.6 |
| Mature height (cm) | 152.4–609.6 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 182.9–609.6 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3–9 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
Plant bare-root stock in well-drained soil, spreading roots carefully; stake dwarf trees for the first two seasons. Most varieties require a second cultivar nearby for cross-pollination — check chill-hour requirements to match your climate (600–1200 hours for standard types, under 400 for low-chill selections). Prune annually in late dormancy to an open-center or central-leader form to improve light penetration and air flow. Harvest when fruit separates with a gentle upward twist and seeds have turned brown, 2–5 years after planting.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0