How much should I pay for an apple tree?

Most trees cost about $25 retail. You need at least two apple trees, so they can pollinate each other.

Are apple trees a good investment?

A semi-dwarf apple tree will cost anywhere from 15-40 dollars and you can definitely find a high quality, heritage variety for under 30 dollars. After planting, you can expect some yield in 2 years, but 3-5 years is when this tree will really hit it’s stride.

How long does an apple tree take to produce apples?

Apple trees need at least 8 hours of sun per day during the growing season. Two varieties are required for successful pollination; one can be a crabapple. Dwarf apple trees will start bearing fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. Standard size trees can take up to 8 years to bear fruit.

When should apple trees be planted?

Bare-root apple trees should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Container-grown apple trees can be planted throughout the growing season as long as they are given enough water.

How fast do apple trees grow?

A young apple tree will grow 12 to 24 inches in a year. A mature, fruit-bearing apple tree will grow 8 to 12 inches each year.

Do apple orchards make money?

The participating growers sold an average of $8,226 worth of apples per year. The lowest receipts were $2,562 per acre, while the highest receipts were $16,630 per acre. The average yield of sold apples was 160 bushels per acre.

What is the most profitable fruit to grow?

The most profitable fruit trees in order of least to highest possible financial gain are:

  • Apples.
  • Peaches.
  • Strawberries.
  • Blueberries.

What is the best time to plant an apple tree?

spring
Bare-root apple trees should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Container-grown apple trees can be planted throughout the growing season as long as they are given enough water.

Do I need to plant 2 apple trees?

Most apple varieties do not pollinate themselves or any flowers of the same apple variety; this requires planting at least two different apple tree varieties close to one another so that the bees can pollinate. (There are actually some self-pollinating apple tree varieties if you are really short on space.