Apple Gold (Grafted) Fruit Plant

About Apple Gold (Grafted)

Apple is a deciduous tree in the rose family, best known for its sweet fruit, and is the most widely grown species in the Rosaceae family. Leaves are alternately arranged, dark green, simple ovals with serrated margins and slightly downy undersides. This Gold variety is propagated by grafting for reliable, true-to-type fruiting.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
• Climate: Needs a cooler climate with summer temperatures under 35°C and winter temperatures under 10°C - specifically 500-800 chilling hours for flowering.

Planting & Spacing

Best suited to temperate or hill-station climates in India; plant with adequate spacing in the ground for the tree's mature size, or grow in a large pot in cooler regions.

Care

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but well-drained.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer during the growing season.
• Pruning: Annual pruning to shape and remove dead wood, typical of deciduous fruit trees.

Fruiting & Harvest

Grafted apple trees generally take about 2-3 years to fruit, provided the climate delivers the required winter chilling hours. Harvest when fruit reaches full colour and comes away easily from the branch.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Apple seeds contain trace amounts of a cyanide-producing compound and shouldn't be eaten in quantity - the flesh itself is completely safe and healthy.