Apple plant profile
Malus domestica
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Apple
Minnesota Extension says to plant bare-root apple trees in April or May as soon as the soil can be worked, and to wait until the threat of frost has passed before planting potted trees.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Apple in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 7
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 72 to 96 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 4Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: apple scab, fire blight, biennial bearing, vole and rabbit damage.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Growing apples in the home garden
University of Minnesota Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.