The apple tree (Malus Domestica) begins to produce fruits 2-10 years after planting. This depends on the variety of the tree, and whether it was grown from seed or rootstock.
How Long Does It Take For An Apple Tree To Bear Fruit?
This type begins to produce fruit 4 to 6 years after planting. The rootstock may be MM.11 or P.18 and it produces a large tree of about 30 feet tall with a wide canopy.
Standard Rootstock
Apple trees are grown directly from seed take between 6 to 10 years to bear fruit.
As we mentioned earlier in this article, apple trees take commitment because they need a lot of care. Below we break down the care into each month to help you do the right thing at the right time. This care is for both existing and new trees.
Apples are pollinated by bees and flies transferring pollen from flowers of one apple tree to another. You do not need to plant many trees to enjoy fresh apples. Instead, two apple trees will be more than enough for your family to enjoy and share.