SKU: 00840369417800 Fuji Apple Trees Pre-Bagged Bareroot 6-12" Tall

Planting Zone

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Requires chill hours between 300–600 for proper fruit production.

Growing Guide

1. Site Selection:

   • Choose a location with full sun (at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight).
   • Prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
   • Ensure good air circulation to reduce disease risk.

2. Planting Instructions (Bare Root):

   • Soak the roots in water for 1–2 hours before planting.
   • Dig a hole twice the width of the root system and slightly deeper than the roots.
   • Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union is 2–3 inches above soil level.
   • Backfill with soil, gently tamping down to remove air pockets.
   • Water deeply and apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around (not touching) the trunk.

3. Pollination:

   • Fuji apple trees are partially self-pollinating, but for higher yields, plant with a compatible variety such as Gala, Red Delicious, or Granny Smith.

Red Delicious Apple Tree (Malus domestica 'Red Delicious')

Planting Guide (Bare Root)

1. Timing:

   • Best planted in late winter to early spring, while the tree is still dormant.

2. Soil & Location:

   • Choose a sunny spot with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.
   • Prefers loamy, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
   • Avoid low-lying areas where water may pool.

3. Planting Steps:

   • Soak the bare root in water for 1–2 hours before planting.
   • Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly deeper than the root system.
   • Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union sits above the soil line.
   • Backfill, pressing soil gently around the roots.
   • Water deeply and mulch around the base.

4. Pollination:

   • Red Delicious apple trees require a pollinator such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp to ensure fruit production.

Pruning & Care (Fuji & Red Delicious)

1. Watering:

   • Provide deep watering once a week, especially in dry periods.
   • Avoid overwatering, as apples do not tolerate soggy soil.

2. Fertilizing:

   • Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring before new growth appears.
   • Additional feeding may be needed in summer based on tree health.

3. Pruning:

   • Best done in late winter to early spring before buds break.
   • Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
   • Maintain an open center or central leader shape for good air circulation.

4. Pest & Disease Control:

   • Watch for apple scab, fire blight, and powdery mildew.
   • Use dormant oil spray in early spring and neem oil for pest prevention.
   • Protect fruit from codling moths and other insects with organic sprays or traps.

5. Harvesting:

   • Fuji apples are late-season apples, ripening in September–October.
   • Red Delicious apples typically ripen in September.
   • Pick when the fruit is firm, and the background color has turned yellow-green.

Both varieties require proper pollination and yearly pruning to maintain strong growth and fruit production. Would you like additional details on disease prevention or storage methods for your apples?