How far apart to plant apple trees?

Because apple trees need pollinators, it’s important to not place them too far apart. These insects need to meander from a flower on one tree to a flower on another. The farther apart they are, the less chance there is of that happening. Experts recommend that you not plant them more than 100 feet from each other to ensure pollination. read more

The following are some of the basic space requirements for fruit trees. Standard apple trees need 30-35 feet between trees, while semi-dwarf apples require 15 feet and dwarf apples need only 10 feet. read more

If you are planting a dwarf or semi-dwarf apple tree, hold the bud union up above the refill line – this is the “bump” above the root system of the tree where the rootstock was grafted to the varietal top. read more

You can plant full-size apple trees 30 to 35 feet apart, semi-dwarf apple trees 20 to 25 feet apart and dwarfs as close as 15 to 20 feet apart. Just be sure to follow the proper pruning techniques for your species. read more