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Agricultural Research: Short apple trees faster and healthier __ "Keeping it short is a way of life for apple rootstock scientists at the ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit in Geneva, New York...That's because one of their top priorities is development of disease-resistant dwarf and semidwarf lines of apple tree roots--also known as rootstocks. These dwarf lines draw the attention of orchard owners because they improve apple tree productivity, are easier to prune and pick, and lead to more efficient use of pesticides." You will find the complete article. - from Luis Pons - http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3741/is_11_51/ai_110533407

Apple __ An encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple

Apple Growing __ An overview of commercial apple growing. A commercial site with excellent information. "Mott's purchases apples from more than 400 apple growers in the United States and Canada. These apple growers grow apples specifically for Mott's apple sauce and juice. Apple growers have an interesting job that requires different tasks every day depending on the time of year or season." - illustrated - From motts.com - http://www.motts.com/product_info/growing.asp 

Apple Trees for the Home __ A good basic source of information. - From backyardgardener.com - http://www.backyardgardener.com/plants/gapple.html 

Apple Trees | Varieties of Apple Trees __ "Who says that only ornamentals can be used in landscape design? Apple trees (Malus spp.) are as lovely in bloom as any strictly ornamental flowering specimen. But unlike ornamentals, apple trees will provide you with a delicious harvest of fruit." You will find articles and resources. - From About.com - http://landscaping.about.com/cs/fruittreesbushes/a/apple_trees.htm 
 
Apples __ Great introduction to apples, and growing them, for kids. - From freshforkids.com.au - http://www.freshforkids.com.au/apples.htm

Apples & More-Growing Apples __ How to grow apples in the Midwest. Growing Apple Trees in the Home Garden - From University of Illinois - http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/apples/growing.html 

BBC - Gardening - Basics - Grow espalier apple trees __ "The espalier apple tree is a real space saver as tiers or arms of branches can be trained horizontally on either side of the stem, creating a productive and attractive feature." Learn how it is done. - illustrated - from BBC - http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_espalierapple.shtml 

Diseases of Apples and Other Pome Fruits __ Several disease problems occur on apples. Learn here how to prevent or cure. - From North Dakota State University - http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/hortcrop/pp454w.htm 

Growing Apple tree with pictures and pruning advice __ Learn how to avoid some common mistakes. "The key to growing an apple tree in your garden is to pick one which will grow to the correct size and produce fruit with the taste to suit you. It's quite possible to end up with an apple tree of huge proportions in a small garden producing fruit which you don't like." - illustrated - From gardenaction.co.uk - http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_september_2_apple.asp 

Growing Apple Trees In The Home Garden __ "Growing apple trees in the home garden can be fun and rewarding. Several factors are important to consider before planting for successful apple production. Apple variety and rootstock, site selection, proper planting, training and pruning, adequate fertility, and pest control all contribute to healthy and productive trees. A brief discussion of these considerations follows." - from Michael L. Parker/North Carolina State University - http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8301.html

Growing Apple Trees | Tips for Growing Apple Trees __ "Growing apple trees requires an awareness of their pollination needs. Growing apple trees of different varieties but with the same blooming period is ..." You will find a lot of good information in this multi-page article. - From about.com - http://landscaping.about.com/cs/fruittreesbushes/a/apple_trees_2.htm 

Growing Apples in the Home Orchard __ Learn how to make it happen. "A home apple orchard can conveniently provide tasty, fresh fruits for family consumption. One can also have cultivars that may not otherwise be readily available at grocery stores or local orchards. A well-established and maintained apple orchard also enhances the appearance of the home landscape as specimen, border, espaliered, or trellised plants, while producing food for the family." - From Ohio State University - http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1401.html
 
Growing Organic Apples __ "The first point to keep in mind is that few gardeners face all of the apple pests that fill growers' manuals, and that home gardeners need only concern themselves with a few key problems and the best methods for managing them. Below we describe specific stages of apple tree development and the important tasks for each period. We also discuss five of the most common pests." - From doityourself.com - http://doityourself.com/info/growapplesnaturally.htm

How to Grow an Apple Tree from a Seed __ How to Grow an Apple Tree from a Seed. Here is a step by step article on how to grow your very own apple tree. - From wikihow.com - http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-an-Apple-Tree-from-a-Seed

How and when to Plant Apple Trees __ Start here: "Apple trees prefer full sun, although they will tolerate some shade. Pick a position that will not become water-logged, and that is not in a "frost pocket" (a low-lying area where cold air gathers and settles)." then find out what to do next. - From gardenaction.co.uk - http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/fruit_veg_diary/fruit_veg_mini_project_september_2c_apple.asp  

Rejuvenating Old Apple Trees __ "Wild apple trees normally become established in clearings or on the edges of fields. Eventually, forests will grow and surround established apple trees, often crowding the trees and shading them from sunlight." Learn about how to rejuvenate these and other old apple trees. - from Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection - http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/wildlife/factshts/apples.htm

Summer Pruning of Apple Trees __ "Most pruning should be done during the dormant season and before spring growth. Summer pruning is sometimes needed, especially in young trees. All pruning has a dwarfing effect on the tree, but summer pruning is more dwarfing." Learn about the process. - From Mexico State University - http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/h-312.html  

Training and Pruning Apple Trees __ A lot of advice, mostly for the commercial grower. - from C. G. Forshey - http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/CPTFP_7.htm 
 

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