The absolute best time of year to plant apple trees is towards the end of the fall or at the beginning of the spring. One important factor to consider is that a wind block can drastically help to prevent the apples from plummeting from the tree during growth. Typically apple trees can grow all the way up to fourth feet tall; however they come in various heights. When caring for apple trees preventing the infestation of insects and diseases is the most important part. They are specifically more susceptible to infestation than regular trees due to their rich amount of nutrients, sugars, and the apples themselves. By providing fungicides you can help your tree to fend off infestation and disease. Horticulture oils can also be used to suppress aphids, and other insects as well as eggs.
Proper pruning is essential as well, as dead or diseased limbs can easily turn into suitable homes for insects. For older apple trees fertilizers and organic nutrients can be used to help spur increased health during times of weakness. Proper pruning will help the apple tree to bare a larger and stronger harvest of apples. By pruning you can also help to increase budding, and durability of the tree’s wood.