Present in small gardens for several years, colonial apple trees are available in different varieties that are increasingly numerous. Small point of the day.
At first glance, these apple trees are just trees that forgot to expand, but their real advantage is almost no pruning . Thanks to genetic work on chromosome 10, it does not develop side branches but a central axis. Result: the size is deleted.
But a columnar remains an apple tree and its rootstock should match your soil. Look to producers for what is right for you. In addition to the soil, its vigor is essential in order to keep the characteristics viable for a culture in container or in a small garden. The rootstock must therefore be dwarfing, so that the tree does not exceed 3 meters in height.
Maintain a distance of 1 meter between the apple trees. Remember to guard them for the time of a good rooting. Pollination is best with several compatible varieties. Fruit set takes one to two years , much faster than for standard apple trees. In addition, their resistance makes it possible to limit or even eliminate treatments. More accessible, they are also more easily treated when needed.
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