Apple apple Apple trees are long-lived, cold-hardy fruit trees suited to a wide range of Swedish climates. Choose rootstock and cultivar for your site: dwarf (e.g., M26, B9) for small gardens and earlier bearing, semi-dwarf (MM106) for medium trees, and vigorous (A2/Antonovka) for cold, poorer soils and longer lifespan. Site in full sun with good air movement to reduce scab and mildew. Plant at least two compatible cultivars for reliable cropping unless you have pollinating neighbors or crabapples nearby. Protect the trunk from rodents and sunscald; maintain a mulch ring instead of lawn under the canopy. Growing conditions LightFull sun (at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily). Soil typeDeep, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter; avoid waterlogged or very shallow soils. Water requirementModerate; consistent moisture during establishment and from flowering through fruit swell. Mulch to reduce evaporation. Nutrient requirementModerate; balanced NPK with emphasis on potassium and calcium for fruit quality. Back to plant list
