I just planted 2. One is a Yellow Delicious semi-dwarf and the other is a
Granny Smith. They are about 15 ft apart.

Besides adding a tree spike food about 2 ft from the base of each and
watering each day until they seem to establish, is there more i need to do
this first year? They are each about 5ft tall with some leaves. There is
a stake to keep them somewhat straight and both are pretty much in full
sun area.

I live in Norfolk USA area (Zone 7). I expect the squirrels to get most
of the fruits, but to be able to garner smoking wood for the fireplace and
smoker, and many a few apples.


I live in Zone 8-9 clear across the USofA from you but have also
planted semi-dwarf apples trees. I had them in the ground in Spring
and I was amazed how much they grew this past summer.

I pretty much handled the planting as you have described. I use my
weed-eater a lot so I did protect the small trunks with PVC pipe.
I also have the trees planted inside a 3" diameter circle which not
only helps keep the weeds down but it allows more water to reach
the roots.

Keep in touch! I'm hoping for a few apples this time next year.

Donna
inWA