White flowering crabs are better pollinators than pink/red flowering. Fruitless crabapples will not pollinate apple trees.
- 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
- Prune each spring to keep apple trees healthy & productive
- Before choosing an apple tree, take a look around your neighborhood. A pollen source should be within 100 feet of the apple tree you plant
- If you don't see any crabapples or other apple trees nearby, choose two trees of different varieties
